MANAGER, HR/IR

About Crown:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world.  We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing over 29,000 people and net sales of over $11 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.  Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated and driven individuals. 

Division Overview:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world.  We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers alike. With operations in 47 countries employing over 33,000 people and net sales of over $13 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.  Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated and driven individuals.

Location:

Crown Beverage Packaging located in La Crosse, WI has 111 employees. Surrounded by stunning bluffs and lying alongside the mighty Mississippi River, La Crosse is home to over 20 miles of beautiful scenic trails. The plant is also located just minutes from the historic downtown which hosts unique shops, lively entertainment, museums, art galleries and more. La Crosse is close to major highways such as I-94 and the approximate distance from the La Crosse Airport is about 7 minutes.

Position Overview:

The Human Resources Manager will direct the Human Resources activities to ensure the facility meets all state, local and federal requirements while complying with Crown policies and procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, with the support of an HR trained administrative team member, the Human Resources Manager responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:   

• Perform as a strategic partner along with the rest of the plant management team. Act as a liaison between the plant floor management and the Plant Manager with responsibility for all aspects of human resources in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Liaison with Corporate Human Resources team on various matters as member of company-wide Human Resources Team 
• Involvement with the plant’s EHS Committee, WCP Committee and Quality Teams

• Provides hands-on employee relations and support to employees of Crown.  Coordinate employee communications and meetings to keep employees informed

• Employee relations issues which would include but not be limited to; resolving conflicts, implementing disciplinary procedures, developing and rolling out improvement plans, investigating and resolving harassment claims and implementing required employee actions.

• Documenting all appropriate investigations and maintaining proper files at the plant location
• On the floor interactions with employees on all shifts, responding to employees issues/concerns in support of a positive employee relations’ environment

• Performance management to include leadership of employee appraisal processes, development and corrective action programs
• Responsible for all of the areas before, during and after related to talent acquisition for the plant for salaried and hourly employees.  This would include sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, background screening and reference checks
• Administering the site’s Affirmative Action Plan and maintaining the hiring log
• Responsible for orientation/onboarding program for the employees
• Organizational development activities to include active management of the site’s Succession Plan
• Provide leadership, consultation, and as needed, intervention suggestions that support positive employee relations throughout the facility
• Evaluate the training needs of the facility and along with Corporate HR team develop/design and roll-out a variety of training topics that will be benefit to the employee, location and Division
• Coordination of medical coverage and questions with Corporate Insurance
• Coordination of FMLA, Workers Comp and other related leave issues
• HRIS system administration including payroll issues, employee data input, daily attendance,  and other related areas
• Maintenance of employee files and records
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Business or a related discipline
• 5+ years in an HR management role
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of all local, state and federal laws and regulations
• May occasionally need to work evening and weekend hours to support shifts
• Approximately 10% overnight travel

Preferred Requirements

• Aluminum metal packaging background
• Master’s degree is a plus
• Union experience
• Professional certification through SHRM and/or HRCI  
• AS400 experience

Competencies

• Strong project management skills with a history of delivering results. 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt as business needs dictate. 
• Proven success in talent acquisition at all levels.
• Experience developing and facilitating training.
• Strong relationship management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational leadership skills a plus, i.e., strategy development/implementation, change management, employee engagement, presentation development/delivery skills, etc.
• Demonstrated employee relations skills.
• Experience developing, building and maintaining strong business partnerships.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as working independently and self-directed.
• Process oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Generally works in an office setting but will be required to perform some job duties inside a plant environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.  

• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• The noise level is frequently loud.

Possible Equivalent Military Titles

• Personnel Manager, Human Resources Management Specialist, Human Resources Specialist, Recruiter

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits:

Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k).

Interested:

Take the next step in your career and apply online today at www.crowncork.com/careers.  

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