Vice President Human Resources

Why Choose Us?
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
How You'll Perform The Role
Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Vice President, Human Resources (VP,HR) will oversee Human Resources for the Food & Delivery segment of Novolex.
The VP, HR will direct the implementation of critical corporate initiatives in support of integration, sharing of best practices, general compliance, continuous improvement and employee relations in 43 manufacturing facilities (9 union facilities) plus 2 non-manufacturing business offices located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, Ireland and the Netherlands.
The ideal candidate will:

• Partner with leaders on a range of activities including leadership capabilities, performance management, team efficiency and organizational design
• Provide expert guidance and coaching on addressing people concerns within the team
• Effectively resolve employment relations issues in partnership with leaders and legal team
• Lead across multiple sites around the USA, Canada, and Europe with the ability to travel independently
• Be skilled at developing and executing high volume staffing strategies for seasonal business needs
• Create, improve, and administer human resource policies and procedures
• Support workforce planning, recruiting and initiatives to ensure that business needs are met
• Have strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and strong managerial courage
• Determine implementation strategies and customization requirements for HR plans, programs, processes, and tools to ensure the business needs are met
• Have ability to influence in all directions, and demonstrated ability to coach senior leaders
• Have a passion for innovating HR solutions and executing process improvement with strong project management skills
• Utilize people analytics and metrics to develop solutions to address talent gaps and capitalize on opportunities
• Deliver results with little supervision in a dynamic, fast-paced, environment
• Lead, manage and roll out special projects for Novolex

What We Need From You

• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Experience leading, developing, and managing performance of HR professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required. Master’s is a plus.
• Ability to actively listen, comprehend and analyze situations
• Experience in organizational design and effectiveness
• Must have experience working in a manufacturing environment (Union experience/Labor negotiations a plus)
• 10 + years of Human Resources leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to develop effective working relationships within all areas of the company
• Systems-oriented way of thinking
• Experience with assessing talent

What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.