Senior HR Manager (WAGRAM, NC, US, 28396)

Cascades

Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Wagram, North Carolina, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Microsoft Office

About the role

WELCOME HOME! – SENIOR HR MANAGER

At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:

Career pathways that support your goals!
Excellent Benefits: health plan options, life insurance, paid time off
Financial Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options!
Well-Being Benefits: EAP options, lifestyle Benefits, legal plan, critical illness
Base Salary for Senior HR Manager: $90K + plus profit sharing

At Cascades, you can develop your full potential—sustainably—by applying your expertise within the Cascades as the Senior HR Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic HR initiatives in a dynamic, unionized manufacturing environment while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Labor Relations

Serve as the primary liaison between management and union representatives.
Lead grievance investigations, disciplinary actions, and arbitration processes.
Support contract negotiations and labor strategy development.
Leverage extensive employee relations experience under a collective bargaining agreement.

Employee Relations & Engagement

Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Provide coaching and support to supervisors and employees.
Conduct investigations and resolve employee concerns in a timely, fair manner.
Represent Cascades Tissue Group at community and corporate events and meetings, with occasional travel to Canada.

Talent Management

Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for hourly and salaried roles.
Partner with operations to ensure staffing levels meet 24/7 production demands.
Support performance management, succession planning, and employee development.
Lead a team of three HR professionals while supporting attract-and-retain objectives and HR initiatives.

Compliance & Policy Administration

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA).
Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.
Lead safety and wellness initiatives in collaboration with EHS teams.

HR Operations & Analytics

Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, etc.) and recommend improvements.
Facilitate reporting of HR analytics, monthly HR initiatives, and company announcements.
Promote change initiatives through proactive communication and relationship building.
Introduce and support continuous improvement concepts while providing guidance and oversight to reach intended objectives.

Relevant Experience & Strengths

Superior operational abilities and extensive knowledge of HR disciplines including compensation, benefits, health management, and talent development.
Experience in paper, pulp, or similar heavy manufacturing industries.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Proven ability to build trust and credibility with both hourly and salaried employees.
Hands-on, approachable leadership style with a strong sense of urgency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (equivalent experience will be considered).
5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting in an HR Generalist, HRBP, or HR Manager role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Bring out the best in yourself. Commit. Evolve. Persevere.
Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.

We look forward to meeting you!

About Cascades

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.

About Cascades

Manufactures recycled paper packaging and professional hygiene products.

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