HR Manager
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2022 revenues of approximately $10.6 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Serves on the Site Leadership Team as a business partner. Contributes to setting functional or business strategy in area of expertise. Consulted for input as functional or business strategy is being developed. Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product, or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Operates with minimal supervision in a complex environment.
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all or part of these areas:
• Recruiting and staffing logistics; university relations
• Performance management
• Organization development
• Talent and succession planning processes
• Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting
• Employee orientation, training, and development; on-boarding
• Employee relations
• Conducts disciplinary proceedings and investigations
• Employee communications
• Benefit inquiries
• Supports and inspires health and wellness initiatives
• Actively participates in community partnerships
• Employee services and counseling
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field required (Master's preferred)
EXPERIENCE:
• Senior level Generalist experience within a manufacturing facility preferred.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent cross-group collaboration, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong systems-thinking ability. Demonstrable experience in analyzing business issues and providing scalable HR solutions that address & align to broader business requirements.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, and achieve results in a fast-paced, heavily-distributed team environment.
• Ability to manipulate and analyze HR data and drive solutions or recommendations based on data insights.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR laws such as EEOC guidelines, FLSA and ADA in US or equivalent labor laws in international locations.
• Experience in another HR function, such as Organization Design, Expatriate Administration, Talent Management, Compensation or Benefits a plus.
• Can demonstrate the ability to prioritize based on the highest value add to business
• Can lead small projects or HR processes in Client area
• Proficient in HR Systems and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Nearest Major Market: Pensacola
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