Hr Manager

Location: 1085 Hwy 80 West, Jackson, MS 39204
HR Manager Salary: $80,000-$95,000 based on experience (Gr. 10/11)
Status: Salary Exempt

WALK STRONG WITH AFI

We are a community of makers and creators. Activators and achievers. Fearless innovators and tireless visionaries whose staunch determination and adaptability continue to fuel everything that we do.

Here’s how YOU can help us to raise the B.A.R. as a HR Manager.

Building with Integrity

• Lead and direct plant HR activities to support the achievement of plant performance metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity & People
• Serve as a strategic business partner, developing plans in tandem with plant objectives and functional HR processes
• Ensure the execution of key plant HR initiatives and processes to drive continuous improvement in all areas of Human Resources to include organization effectiveness, staffing, employee relations, performance management, training and development, benefits, employment practices and legal compliance
• Guide the Employee Relations strategy and manage overall culture at the plant to maintain a positive employee relations environment
• Lead the talent management efforts including DE&I, succession planning, competency development, process planning, career planning, retention efforts, and development activities across the plant
• Understand and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes governing HR processes

Adapting Together

• Support organization change and continuous improvement efforts (such as Lean) and collaborate with plant leadership to ensure successful change management approaches through effective planning and analysis, communication of change initiatives, full and active leadership support, and employee involvement
• Provide counsel and coaching to all employees on a wide range of personnel matters
• Provide thorough and engaging orientation, on-boarding and employee communication processes in partnership with other lead team members
• Advise and counsel managers and their staff on HR/employee issues and activities
• Understand and apply lean manufacturing concepts to HR systems and problem-solving

Reinventing Through Resilience

• Track and analyze plant HR metrics to determine root cause and develop and execute action plans to address problem areas
• Support performance management initiatives and integrating balanced assessments, goal setting and development processes
• Support community activities and location grants/donations

REVEAL EVERYTHING

FOUNDATION:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in a manufacturing organization
• Experience with recruitment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, talent management, organizational development and culture / engagement initiatives
• Working knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws related to HR policies and practices

ADDED VALUE:

• PHR/SPHR certification
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies to increase value to customers through elimination of non-value added work
• Experience working in both union and non-union environments

Community & Philanthropy: We have a heritage of investing millions of dollars in programs that enhance the neighborhoods where we live and work. Additionally, we’re proud that our employees regularly and willingly give of their time and talents to support the efforts of local organizations.

Sustainability: Armstrong Flooring has a long-standing reputation for sustainable innovation, starting with using cork waste to make linoleum floors over 100 years ago. We continue to develop products that have lower environmental footprints, and in some cases, reduce the environmental footprints of the buildings where they are installed.

DEVELOPMENT

We encourage every employee to take ownership of their development and discuss career growth and opportunities with their leader. We have many employees with diverse backgrounds and career paths. We offer the following opportunities which promote a growth culture:

• Certifications
• Onboarding 
• On-the-Job training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Instructor-led & online courses
• Cross-functional exposure

BENEFITS

• Choice of competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans - effective Day 1 of employment
• Teladoc (24/7 access)
• 401k 
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Prescription plan with mail-order options
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid vacation with graduated schedule & option to purchase more
• Paid holidays
• Product discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition program
• Service awards

Our Diversity Statement: We believe the more diversity we have in our teams, the more equitable access to opportunities we create, the more included people feel in our workplaces—the more unique perspectives, fresh ideas, and exceptional outcomes we can experience and celebrate. That’s why we’re working hard to create environments where everyone feels empowered to share their voices and bring their full, authentic selves to work, regardless of race, religion, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity/expression, or the many other ways we’re all wonderfully unique individuals. This work is a journey, and there is more to be done. Working together, we can achieve our goal of making Armstrong Flooring a place where everyone feels welcome and valued, just as they are.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: Armstrong Flooring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.