Cascades · 10 hours ago
Senior HR Manager
Wagram, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expCascades is a company committed to sustainable development and values its diverse workforce. They are seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead strategic HR initiatives in a unionized manufacturing environment, focusing on labor relations, employee engagement, and compliance.
IndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary liaison between management and union representatives
Lead grievance investigations, disciplinary actions, and arbitration processes
Support contract negotiations and labor strategy development
Leverage extensive employee relations experience under a collective bargaining agreement
Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Provide coaching and support to supervisors and employees
Conduct investigations and resolve employee concerns in a timely, fair manner
Represent Cascades Tissue Group at community and corporate events and meetings, with occasional travel to Canada
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for hourly and salaried roles
Partner with operations to ensure staffing levels meet 24/7 production demands
Support performance management, succession planning, and employee development
Lead a team of three HR professionals while supporting attract-and-retain objectives and HR initiatives
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA)
Maintain accurate HR records and reporting
Lead safety and wellness initiatives in collaboration with EHS teams
Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, etc.) and recommend improvements
Facilitate reporting of HR analytics, monthly HR initiatives, and company announcements
Promote change initiatives through proactive communication and relationship building
Introduce and support continuous improvement concepts while providing guidance and oversight to reach intended objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (equivalent experience will be considered)
5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting in an HR Generalist, HRBP, or HR Manager role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Superior operational abilities and extensive knowledge of HR disciplines including compensation, benefits, health management, and talent development
Experience in paper, pulp, or similar heavy manufacturing industries
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Proven ability to build trust and credibility with both hourly and salaried employees
Hands-on, approachable leadership style with a strong sense of urgency
Benefits
Health plan options
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Profit Sharing & Stock Options
EAP options
Lifestyle Benefits
Legal plan
Critical illness
Company
Cascades
Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added solutions for packaging, hygiene and recovery needs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800.01M2025-05-28Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-19Post Ipo Debt· $260M
2020-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $125.01M
Leadership Team
Hugues Simon
President and Chief Executive Officer
Emmanuelle Migneault
VP Excellence
Recent News
2025-11-07
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