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Avient Corporation · 16 hours ago

Human Resources Manager - Inks

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Avient Corporation is an innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world. They are seeking a dynamic HR Manager to serve as a strategic business partner within the global Inks business, providing both strategic guidance and day-to-day HR support for various teams.

ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with business/manufacturing leaders to understand business strategies and translate them into HR priorities

Provide coaching and guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, and change management

Partner with leadership to identify and develop high-potential talent and succession plans

Lead and support employee engagement initiatives, leveraging data and employee feedback to drive action planning

Act as a liaison and partner to HR teams within the US and around the world to ensure consistency and alignment across businesses, segments and regions

Engage in projects alongside HR Centers of Excellence to ensure programs and/or projects incorporate the business’ perspective and to drive seamless adoption in the organization upon completion

Manage employee lifecycle activities including hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and internal mobility

Support performance and talent management processes, including goal setting, career development conversations, and year-end evaluations

Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws; support investigations and employee relations matters

Support employee relations efforts by advising on conflict resolution, disciplinary action, attendance, and other policy-related matters

Maintain regular visibility on the production floor to build trust, ensure strong communication, and proactively address workforce issues

Monitor and analyze key workforce metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, engagement) to inform HR strategies and improve site performance

Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) in HRIS, HR Operations, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Organizational Development to deliver seamless HR services

Maintain accurate and timely HR data and reporting through HRIS systems

Works with the Director, Human Resources and respective client groups to design organization structure, business process and systems that support their strategic goals

Works to create a high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce

Guides managers in areas such as benefits, compensation, training, recruiting, workforce planning, conflict management, performance management, etc

Ensures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and are consistently administered

Responsible for operational human resource issues including job description development, hiring, retention, succession planning, legal compliance, termination reviews, transfers and communications

Oversees human resources responsibility for all assigned business unit teams and shared service functions

Implements short and long terms plans to ensure performance and innovation within Avient’s human resources department

Proactively suggests and promotes processes that have positive return on investment and deliver value to internal and external customers

Monitors key metrics (i.e. turnover, attendance, etc.) to assist the location and/or functional area in effectively managing their workforce to maximize productivity and overall effectiveness

Demonstrates solid business acumen and ability to make HR decisions that ensure a positive impact on the bottom line

Creates a motivational environment of accountability

Fosters teamwork at all levels and cross-functionally

Acts as a catalyst for change with the ability to positively influence others to make difficult decisions

Performs other projects as required by the business, functional unit and/or HR organization

Qualification

HR Business PartneringEmployment LawOrganizational DevelopmentHR CertificationChange ManagementAgilityContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred

5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP responsibilities supporting both hourly and salaried clients, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment

Strong understanding of HR practices, employment law, and organizational development to provide compliant, best-in-class HR insights and support

Proven ability to communicate, influence, and build trust with stakeholders at all levels, including hourly employees and frontline leaders

Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated experience identifying gaps and recommending / implementing scalable solutions for HR processes

Strong ability to prioritize work with agility to adjust focus to higher priorities, as needed

Change agent skillset to drive implementation and adoption of new programs, processes, and support teams through change management

Experience supporting cross-functional teams