Full-Time

Human Resources Manager

Posted on 10/31/2025

Essity

Essity

10,001+ employees

Compensation Overview

$77k - $110k/yr

+ Annual incentive bonus

Manchester, CT, USA

Hybrid

Category
People & HR (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field
  • 5+ years of experience as HR manager or shows progression to the role
  • Knowledge of core human resources practices and working knowledge of employment laws
  • Travel requires 10-15%
  • SHRM/HRCI Certified Professional
  • Proficiency in MS-Office, Workday (preferred), Kronos time keeping management system (preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Advise department leaders on HR and organizational issues including but not limited to performance management, talent and culture development, employee relations, change management, and employee engagement to promote and maintain a high-performance culture
  • As a point of contact for departments and employees, investigate employee relations issues and responds to questions regarding Payroll, Benefits, EAP, Workday HRIS, etc.
  • Interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, programs, and laws, assuring compliance with Federal/State-mandated programs, including FLSA, FMLA leave and ADAA
  • Point of contact for workers' compensation and OSHA safety compliance
  • Utilize Kronos timekeeping management system to process bi-weekly payroll approval and run reports
  • Partner with hiring managers through full-cycle recruitment process for blue collar roles and point of contact for staffing agencies
  • Assess training and development needs as well as coordinate and/or facilitate trainings related to HR standards and practices
  • Participate in applicable committees and internal quality audits
  • Supports the development and delivery of business unit related topics in the Country/Cluster e.g. development activities, small organization or structure changes, data collection, interpretation and evaluation of appropriate remuneration issues
  • Responsible for providing assistance and guidance to line management on a broad and local range of human resource policies programs and practices
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Sweden

Founded

1929

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What believers are saying

  • Essity's sustainability goals align with global trends in eco-friendly packaging.
  • The rise of remote work boosts demand for Essity's home hygiene products.
  • Essity's e-commerce expansion taps into emerging markets' growing consumer base.

What critics are saying

  • Private label brands increase competition in the hygiene sector.
  • Rising raw material costs threaten Essity's profit margins.
  • Labor strikes in Europe could disrupt Essity's supply chain.

What makes Essity unique

  • Essity is recognized on CDP's A List for climate leadership.
  • Essity's Cushelle Simply Soft targets cost-conscious consumers with premium quality.
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Mar 27th, 2025
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Essity’S 2025 Annual General Meeting

Essity today held the Annual General Meeting at Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, Sweden. The Meeting approved the Parent Company income statement and balance sheet and the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet for 2024. The meeting resolved on a dividend for the financial year 2024 of SEK 8.25 per share. Record date for the dividend is set to Monday, March 31, 2025. The dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden AB on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The Meeting resolved that the remuneration to each director elected by the Annual General Meeting who

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