Novolex · 17 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
Franklin Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expNovolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging. The HR Manager will act as a liaison between Human Resources and Manufacturing, focusing on employee-related issues, labor relations, and the strategic management of the workforce to create business value.
ManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Support high performance improvement through work systems by providing adequate support for training on both technical and non-technical skills, coaching team members on development, and facilitating teams in the areas of process improvement, cost reduction and customer focus
Develop, communicate, and oversee related processes to ensure a successful labor relations environment
Proactively develop processes for identifying and managing labor relations issues, while working closely with the Facility Leadership Team to support initiatives and contract compliance
Answers questions from hourly and salary employees concerning Collective Bargaining Agreement and company policies
Assists in the administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and manages functions related to inventory and tracking of all labor records. Maintains and updates grievance database and insures timelines are followed
Investigate grievances and recommend remedies to Front Line Leaders and Managers
Assists with the development and administration of programs, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company
Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws
Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes safety, quality, throughput, continuous improvement and high performance
Conduct disciplinary/complaint investigations
Attract, select, retain, assess and train potential and current employees
Organize and conduct new hire orientations
Process and administer personnel actions within Human Resource and Payroll Information Systems. Maintain accurate data by following specific system processes
Develop and administer performance management and improvement systems
Support plant safety by engaging in specific initiatives, investigations and training
Drives strategic and tactical planning in organizational development, culture, and capability development and performance management
Develop, improve and administer comprehensive training programs to accomplish facility objectives
Act as Facility EEO Administrator responsible for facilitating the Affirmative Action Plan, conducting biannual reviews of the EEO policy with all team members, investigating and responding to all suspected violations of the EEO policy, and supporting the company's diversity initiative
Investigate unemployment claims and represent the company at unemployment hearings
Support attendance and leave management programs
Qualification
Required
4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
Must have three to five years' experience as an HR Generalist in a manufacturing environment
Ability to implement and interpret collective bargaining agreements
Energetic and dynamic with excellent presentation and communication skills
Comfortable and proficient at speaking in front of a group
Work Systems and Change Management
Problem solving skills
Ability to motivate
Results driven
Ability to relocate
Ability to lead, build consensus and work within a team environment
Experienced in organizational development, talent management, succession planning and employee development
Demonstrated efficiency and working knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Ability to communicate with persons outside the organization, representing the business to the public, government, and other external sources
Ability to establish, maintain and develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with employees, management and the union
Preferred
Master's Degree
SPHR/PHR Certification and/or SHRM – CP/SCP
Union experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
Focused giving program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs
Constant opportunities for advancement
Skills development
Advanced education programs
Training and development programs and courses available through MyLearning
Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program
Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels
Company
Novolex
Novolex is a packaging and food services company that serves customers in retail, grocery service, institutional, and industrial markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-02-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Stanley Bikulege
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Norman
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
Precedence Research
2025-12-05
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