| Description: | Who We Are and What We Do
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. We serve five growing and distinctive end markets, which form the basis for our five divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials. Our pro forma net sales 2021 for continuing operations amounted to EUR 2.6 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. If you’re interested in learning more about our organization, please visit www.ahlstrom.com. It is a very exciting time to join our organization!
Our company has tripled in size in the last five years and due to continuous business growth, Ahlstrom is seeking a talented and innovative Human Resources Manager to join our Mosinee, Wisconsin team.
About the Opportunity
In this strategic role, the qualified incumbent will lead the site’s Human Resources function and offer expertise in the areas of talent management, recruiting and retention, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, coaching/development, change management and employee relations in a union environment.
Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities:
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Provide safety leadership, encouragement and support to Senior and Plant Leaders at all levels while exhibiting visible and actionable commitment to an accident-free workplace
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Partner with the local team in a consultancy capacity to assist leaders with comprehending and administering policies and procedures necessary for business success
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Partner with local leaders to develop talent strategies considering both immediate talent needs and long-term staffing requirements
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Review, approve and process grievances and related labor issues up to and prior to the arbitration process
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Developing and implementing policies on issues relating to working conditions, performance management, equal opportunity, disciplinary procedures and absence management
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Facilitate discussions between staff and union representatives on critical issues, such as, compensation, etc
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Research, interpret and advise leaders on employment law
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Planning, and at times delivering, training, including inductions for new employees
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Analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the “essential functions” for purposes of the ADA.
Minimum Occupational Requirements:
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Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
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The qualified incumbent must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the same or HR Business Partner role
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Paper Mill experience is not required but someone with manufacturing or related experience highly preferred
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Experience supporting union environments
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Familiarity or knowledge of Change Management
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Labor Relations, Employee Relations or Employment Law experience and knowledge
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Payroll processing experience is highly desired, preferably with experience using ADP
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Curious nature in relation to learning new technology
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Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
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Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering on commitments
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Ability to quickly connect with people across a wide variety of backgrounds
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Extensive public speaking, training, and/or presentation skills
Required Occupational Competencies:
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Change Management. Anticipates the need for change, dedicates the required resources, and fosters innovation and creativity. Facilitates and leads change management initiatives and monitors their implementation.
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Commitment to Continuous Process Improvement. Assesses the effectiveness of functions and systems, as well as, current practices; streamlines standards and processes and develops innovative approaches to program development and implementation.
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Attention to Detail. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
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Oral Communication. Demonstrates the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using speech in individual or group situations; attends to and fully comprehends what others are saying.
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Written Communication. Demonstrates the ability to express ideas, thought and concepts clearly in writing, using correct and appropriate grammar, organization and structure.
Compensation and Benefits: Our company offers a Competitive Salary with Career Growth Opportunities and a Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Company Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Competitive 401(K) Plan with Company Match and Defined Contributions, Short-Term Incentive Bonus Program, and Fitness Center and Weight Watcher’s Membership Reimbursement. Other available benefits include Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and group rates available for MetLife Home & Auto Insurance as well as Nationwide Pet Insurance.
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
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