Associated Materials Hiring for Human Resources Manager – Manufacturing Job at Cedar Rapids, IA Full Time

Associated Materials, is the parent company for leading residential building product brands such as Alside, Gentek, Alpine and Preservation. With a legacy of over 70 years in business, we create, develop, manufacture, extrude and distribute beautiful siding, windows and more throughout our network of North American company-owned distributors.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Associated Materials has over 4000 employees across its U.S. and Canadian manufacturing footprint and our extensive North American distribution center network (120+ locations!). We are a charter member of the Vinyl Siding Institute, the American Association of Architects, the National Association of Home Builders, and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

This combination of established brand recognition, manufacturing capacity and distribution reach makes for an exciting and rewarding employment value proposition. Join us, and discover the next step in your career journey.

We are recruiting a People Leader to drive people and process transformation at our leading manufacturing plant in Cedar Rapids, IA. Initiative, ownership, and disciplined workforce development will be key differentiators in both the selection process and the successful execution of the roles and responsibilities of this key position. This role requires the ability to think strategically, acting at the detail level to support the employees and the business.

In general, this position is 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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience leading people to accomplish a mission with purpose, teamwork, and pride
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Relations or related field is desirable, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Demonstrates integrity, flexibility, discipline, sound judgment, and strong critical thinking skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced command & control environment with a working knowledge of manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with ADP/HRIS and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience running payroll and familiarity with E-Time time keeping system.

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Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Recruiters: Please note that Associated Materials, Alside and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to AMI or any of its employees will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services. Any questions regarding recruiting services of any kind must be sent to jobs at associatedmaterials.com.