Associated Materials Hiring for Bilingual Plant Human Resource Manager Job at Cedar Rapids, IA Full Time

With new ownership and supportive leadership since 2022, Associated Materials is embarking on a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands. You will be part of the change, and your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what’s possible.

We are seeking a bi-lingual, HR Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA to drive people and process transformation at our local manufacturing plant. We need a professional HR leader ready to roll-up their sleeves and guide the team through a focus on communication, and disciplined mindset that inspires others to constantly improve.

You will be a key member of the Manufacturing Operational Human Resources Team and is responsible for the effective and successful people and process management, discipline and communications for non-exempt (direct and contingent) and exempt employees. This includes but is not limited to employee relations, seasonal temporary staffing, employee engagement, vendor management, performance management, benefits administration, reporting, and compliance.

OBJECTIVES:

Working with operations team, develop a staffing and training model for a highly seasonal business.

• Responsible for effectively identifying, investigating and resolving employee relations issues, resolving complex labor and human capital challenges.
• Develop and implement process and tools that foster higher productivity and improved retention of workforce.
• Manage leadership team’s staffing and development.
• Support corporate employees based in the building with any employee relations needs.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partnering with Plant Manager and entire plant leadership team to ensure a complete understanding of human capital needs and objectives, leading through effective communication and discipline.
• Effectively recruit, train and develop highly productive candidates motivated to achieve business objectives.
• Daily management of 3rd party staffing partner
• Counseling and provide assistance to employees and all levels of management in employee or management issues relating to promotion, termination or disciplinary action
• Lead role in safety compliance and incident investigation
• Reviews evaluation of performance and aligns associate objectives to business strategy
• Sound working knowledge of applicable state and federal labor and employment laws
• Perform weekly payroll functions

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Plant Manager and Plant Leadership Team
• HR Director for Manufacturing Operations, Chief Human Resource Officer, and Corporate HR Teams
• Peer group of AMI Plant HR Professionals

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• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Relations or related field
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in a HR role with a minimum of 3 years as manager. in a manufacturing environment.
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  Bi-lingual communication in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrates integrity, flexibility, discipline, sound judgment, and strong critical thinking skills.
• Experience with MS Office suite, and working knowledge of legal and local HR areas as well as payroll and HRIS systems, ADP/HRIS a plus
• Experience running payroll and familiarity with E-Time time keeping system.

Additional Information

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products—and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!

Associated Materials is an equal opportunity employer.