Human Resources Manager

Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimise the quality, performance and value of customers’ products while reducing their environmental impact. Lubrizol produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets.

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Human Resources Manager who will be responsible for front-line human resources leadership for three of our manufacturing plants (Wilmington, MA, Pedricktown and Clifton, NJ). This position will be a strategic business partner providing a full spectrum of human resources services to support operations and business initiatives.

* Lead human resources activities including talent acquisition, compensation management, training and benefits. * Manage day-to-day employee relations activities. * Establish positive working environments. * Partner with plant management on strategic business, organizational and performance issues. * Manage the talent management process for the site including; performance and career management, workforce and succession planning and employee development. * Administer human resources policies and procedures; investigate, provide counsel and advice to employees and managers on polices/practices/procedures. * Communicate and implement corporate human resources initiatives; provide input from the plant perspective during new program development. * Recommend and implement process improvements. * Serve on human resources project teams as required.

* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. * Willingness to travel, as required, approximately 20%, to the Pedricktown and Clifton, NJ locations. * A minimum of six (6) years of Human Resources experience, in a manufacturing environment. * Knowledge or experience in all aspects of Human Resources including employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, talent development, talent acquisition, etc. * Experience in a union environment and/or labor relations training/background preferred. * Experience partnering/consulting with all levels of the organization including coaching, influencing and making sound judgment calls. * Solid negotiation, problem solving and decision-making skills. * Strong leadership skills especially in developing and implementing ethics, harassment and other policies as required. * Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as facilitation experience. * Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high energy, team oriented environment. * Must demonstrate enthusiasm, a sense of urgency, attention to detail, commitment and follow-through while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines. * Potential for upwards progression. * Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, HRIS). * Strong communication (written/verbal/listening) and presentation skills. * Strong organizational and planning skills. * Must be able to build relationships and work in a collaborative/matrix driven environment.