Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.

At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com.

This position provides Human Resources leadership for Berry Global, Inc. site operations in Brookville, PA.  This position will develop, implement, and manage company policies and procedures; manage all functional areas within Human Resources to include but not limited to recruitment & retention, employee engagement, union relations, organizational development, compensation & benefit administration and staffing; keep plant management team informed of changes in employment law as well as ensure legal compliance; make recommendations that encompass trends and new developments within the HR profession; and make decisions that are in the best interest of the Brookville Plant.

• Partners with Plant Manager to align the efforts of HR department with operational goals
• Works with local union officers on employee relations, grievance resolution and actively participates in contract negotiation process
• Responsible for the interpretation and application of HR policies, recommending changes and monitoring compliance
• Counsels managers/supervisors on sound employee relations practices.  Ensures equitable application of all policies and procedures
• Align HR goals with plant and corporate objectives
• Establish and maintain open and effective communication with employees
• Manage all HR programs such as recruitment, benefits administration, compensation, diversity, performance management and employee training & development
• Provide leadership, vision, and development to plant staff through training, coaching, and mentoring
• Ensures all new hires receive successful onboarding experience.  Coordinates new hire job training & documentation with managers/supervisors
• Coordinate performance management and compensation review processes.  Conducts local/competitive wage surveys, as needed
• Conducts all required regulatory training & other HR related training
• Prepare and manage HR budget & seeks out cost savings projects whenever possible
• Assume other plant/divisional responsibilities, as assigned

• Previous HR leadership experience with 5+ years in HR Manager or Generalist role
• College degree, SHRM certification preferred
• Previous union/labor relations experience preferred
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions based on current information and past experiences
• Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision & prioritize responsibility
• Self-motivated and directed
• Exemplary interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Superior conflict resolution skills
• Working knowledge of local, state & federal employment laws