This position is located in Ironwood Michigan

Want to be a part of a world class injection molding company?  Enjoy working in an environment where respect, trust, good communication, teamwork and excellence is valued and where everyone is learning and involved?

Ironwood Plastics is the place for you!

WHO WE ARE:

Ironwood Plastics is focused on delivering products that exceed expectations.  We are proud to be ISO9001:2015/IATF 16949.  Our success and market share come from our exceptional quality and flexibility to change and implement systems specific to the customer needs or industry.  Ironwood is a family-oriented company with just over 100 employees and a long history since 1979. We take pride in serving the transportation, electronics, industrial, medical, and military industries.  As a team member, you will play an integral role in our pursuit in these markets!

Our Vision: Advanced Solutions, Superior Results, through the Power of Partnership.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As the Human Resources Manager, you will manage, administer, and support the HR activities and initiatives for Ironwood Plastics that will align the workforce with organizational goals and objectives. 

WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH:

• Manages and supports the organization’s HR and safety practices, policies, and programs, to align with business goals and the needs of multiple locations.
• Research and recommends new or enhanced HR practices, policies, or programs, ensuring approved changes are effectively implemented and communicated across the business.
• Oversees and maintains HR and safety records required by law, including but not limited to: Affirmative Action Plan, Vest 100 & 100A, Tier 11 & TRI Environmental reporting; EEOC, MIOSHA 300 & 300A. 
• Ensures legal compliance, maintains records, and protects confidential information. 
• Assists with developing and maintaining job descriptions, ensuring roles are properly classified and compliant with federal and state requirements.
• Prepares HR related reports, budgets, and conducts research concerning compensation planning. 
• Leads performance management initiatives, promoting consistent use of tools and assessments to develop leaders and measure team members’ progress toward business goals.
• Manages and supports recruiting activities, partnering with hiring managers to ensure effective hiring.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, offboarding, and employee transitions, including coordination of leaves of absence and other milestones.
• Manages, collaborates, and supports the management team on tough employee issues, investigations, and transitions providing recommendations and guidance on effective solutions and/or appropriate actions, ensuring thorough documentation, investigation, and policy/procedure compliance.
• Communicates benefits program information. 
• Actively participates in employee relations activities and initiatives that foster an environment for employee engagement, safety, and wellness.
• Actively participates and attends department or committee meetings, providing input toward department goals and objectives, while providing direction or recommendations on departmental best practices and process improvement initiatives that will promote efficiency.
• Collaborates and assists parent company HR and legal departments on broader initiatives, audits, and other matters. 
• Always demonstrates a high degree of ethical standards and integrity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Leadership, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience within HR, managing various HR functions in a manufacturing environment and 4+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Certification(s): SHRM-CP or PHR preferred
• Functional Skills: Experienced with managing and supporting the HR activities and initiatives around Talent Management, Recruiting, Employee Relations and HR practice, policy and process compliance within a manufacturing environment; ability to provide exceptional support and guidance while becoming a trusted resource and building effective partnerships within each of the business locations and throughout the organization; ability to listen and solve problems calmly, objectively, and effectively with solid reasoning to be able to make good decisions; great with project management, prioritization, managing details, and follow-through, willingness to work outside standard business hours as needed.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Experienced with HRIS applications and ability to learn proprietary software required; Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written skillset; able to present and train workforce on HR policies.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Demonstrates a customer-service and support personality who has a strength in educating others towards best practices and creating enhanced solutions targeted towards business goals; forward thinking, with the ability to be discreet with confidential information, who is able to be collaborative and resourceful; is self-directed and can work well within a broad set of guidelines.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Professional in appearance, polished in professional behaviors, assertive/strong influencer to lead changes within diverse departments and groups, who is accountable, fact and compliance driven, employee-focused, and team-oriented to create engagement and enhancements within the related HR / department areas.

SALARY: 

Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.

REPORTS TO: :

General Manager.

CORE HOURS:

7:00am – 4:30pm (schedule can be somewhat flexible).

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

M-F; some weekends are required; 45 hours a week on average.

DIRECT REPORTS

HR Generalist located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

TRAVEL:

Approximately 20%; college and university recruiting fairs mostly in the mid-west, Two Rivers location for HR support, occasional travel to Corporate Headquarters.

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?  CONTACT US TODAY! Email: Theresa.Turula@ironwood.com

Ironwood Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.  All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Assistance for application completion is available by contacting 906-932-7508.