Human Resources Manager - Inks

We are seeking a dynamic and driven HR Manager to serve as a strategic business partner to the global Inks business within the Color & Additives segment. This role will provide both strategic guidance and day-to-day HR support for both hourly and salaried teams, ensuring alignment between business objectives and HR initiatives. Based out of our Kennesaw, Georgia facility, the incumbent will interact and partner with the global HR organization in support of the Inks business and manufacturing teams located in Peru, Great Britain, and China.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with strong business acumen. They view themselves as a business partner who has expertise in Human Resources and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

HR Business Partnering:

• 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.

Day-to-Day HR Support:

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Scope

This position covers client groups and processes within Avient. This position may require travel.

Other

Typically reports to the Director, Human Resources or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 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.

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