Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager Job Locations US-NY-Plattsburgh ID 2026-34930 Category Human Resources Position Type Full Time Pay Type Salaried Company Overview Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors.

Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business.

These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Job Summary: The Human Resource Manager is responsible for serving as the strategic “people” partner in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing facility.

The Human Resource Manager is responsible for all HR functional areas within the facility to include Talent Acquisition, Employee/Labor Relations, Training & Development, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Communications, Change Management, Workforce Planning and Employee Engagement.

The Human Resource Manager will report directly to the Operational Unit HR Director. Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the Talent Acquisition effort at the plant level including the plant hiring process for both hourly and salaried positions, onboarding and orientation of new hires at the plant and executing effective talent acquisition strategies for the short and long-term success of the plant.
• Lead the Talent Management effort at the plant level through the development and implementation of new leader assimilations (including coaching and mentoring) of new plant leadership talent, the execution of learning and development programs designed to prepare plant based employees for additional responsibilities and career opportunities as future leaders, the implementation of plant succession plans designed to ensure the right talent is available for the future staffing needs of the plant, and by providing day to day employee performance guidance to line management;
• Provide coaching and feedback to direct reports to support their growth and development and position them for career advancement within Novolex;
• Collaborate with the local business agent, union membership, and Labor Relations to ensure the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement are properly enforced.

Support the Company’s efforts during the union contract negotiation process.

• Build a high performing, values led culture inside the plant by developing and executing programs that improve plant employee engagement levels, and by applying change management expertise to influence the creation of a diverse and inclusive plant work environment/culture.

Administer best in class HR programs, processes and solutions at the plant level:

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies/procedures;
• Analyze people based data trends and metrics, and identify opportunities to create trends that would improve manufacturing productivity, product quality, employee safety and/or employee retention;
• Collaborate with plant management team to develop and implement people programs, processes and tools that support manufacturing productivity, product quality, employee safety and employee retention;
• Partner closely with the COE’s (Centers of Excellence) and build strong working relationships to facilitate information exchange and collaborative problem solving.
• Complete investigations in a timely fashion;
• Ensure the plant payroll is fully compliant with all company policies and procedures and that employees receive accurate and timely paychecks.

Job

Requirements: Education: BS/BA degree with a concentration in Human Resources is preferred Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Human Resources role within a manufacturing or industrial environment is required; Minimum of 1 year of labor (union) experience for unionized facilities is strongly preferred Preferred Skills

• Must possess the analytical skills necessary to diagnose trends from HR data sets and link those trends to plant performance;
• Strong change management and project management skills;
• Experience with driving culture and engagement strategies & initiatives;
• Strong talent management experience including the assessment of talent gaps and development of countermeasures designed to close those gaps and strengthen the talent bench;
• Familiarity with HR process best practices and experience at driving process improvement;
• Effective communicator with strong relationship building skills at every level of the plant;
• Proven success working cross-functionally with an emphasis in coaching and performance management;
• High energy, multi-tasking, results oriented people leader with fundamental business acumen and the managerial courage to respectfully challenge the status quo;
• Must possess a strategic mindset with a willingness to engage in the tactical level of Plant HR activities as necessary;
• Must possess the leadership agility to pivot between complying, advocating, counseling, influencing and directing;
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast paced work environments.
• Results Driven - Ability to focus on plant growth, financial performance, and achievement of established plant targets.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Builds rapport and collaborates effectively across the plant, and fosters an environment of open and transparent communication.
• Integrity & Trust - Demonstrates honest, respectful, and trustworthy behaviors when engaging with all employees and stakeholders, and achieves stated work obligations.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,800 - $171,300 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program. #INDSalaried Company Benefits What You'll Get From Us Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.

Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work. Community Engagement At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important.

Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.

We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work. Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement.

From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports