Full-Time

Human Resources Generalist

Deadline 6/25/27
Novolex

Novolex

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces packaging products with sustainable focus

Compensation Overview

$65k - $85k/yr

+ Bonus

Chelmsford, MA, USA

In Person

Travel within the United States is required less than 5% of the time.

Bachelor's

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)
Data Visualization
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish proficiency is required.
  • At least 2 years of human resources business partner experience is required.
  • Experience with manufacturing or distribution is preferred.
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification, or a local equivalent, is preferred.
  • Experience with human resources information systems, payroll systems, and applicant tracking systems is required.
  • Experience driving action plans to deliver desired outcomes is required.
  • Ability to coach, communicate, and influence frontline leaders and team members is required.
  • Ability to travel less than 5% within the United States is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide human resources support to a manufacturing site and its leadership team.
  • Monitor and ensure that processes and practices are fair, consistent, and compliant with company human resources policies and procedures.
  • Participate in daily site management by aligning functional strategies, projects, and initiatives to deliver business solutions.
  • Coach and develop frontline leaders.
  • Own employee engagement for the site, including communications, recognition, and rewards.
  • Organize community and local events.
  • Lead the full-cycle recruiting process for all hourly requisitions.
  • Partner with leaders to develop and deliver onboarding, immersion, and training for new hires.
  • Assist with site talent management, including annual performance and talent reviews, workforce planning, development plans, and learning and development opportunities.
  • Advise and guide frontline leaders on talent, organizational effectiveness, change management, and culture.
  • Perform employee-relations investigations and exit interviews.
  • Audit files, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to defined standards.
  • Maintain dashboards and perform analytics to identify root causes and suggest countermeasures affecting people-related metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws across human resources management.
  • Stay current on human resources trends.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in manufacturing or distribution.
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification, or a local equivalent.
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

Novolex makes a wide range of packaging products, including paper and plastic bags, food packaging, and other flexible packaging solutions. These products are manufactured and supplied to customers, with a focus on using recyclable and sustainable materials and technologies to reduce environmental impact. The company grows by acquiring other packaging businesses to broaden its offerings and capabilities, applying its manufacturing and sustainability know-how across its portfolio. Its goal is to provide broad, sustainable packaging solutions to customers worldwide while continuously improving environmental performance and responsible business practices.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hartsville, South Carolina

Founded

1976

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 24, 2026 appointed Dan Debicella to sharpen commercial execution and integration.
  • May 5, 2026 hired Marco Hilty to expand international, industrial, and beverage sales.
  • California's January 16, 2026 settlement removed a major litigation overhang.

What critics are saying

  • May 2026 and August 2026 plant closures cut 245 jobs and signal demand pressure.
  • January 16, 2026 California settlement cost Novolex $1.65 million and restricted bag sales.
  • Aggressive plastic-bag regulation destroys the legacy Hilex Poly franchise in California.

What makes Novolex unique

  • April 1, 2025 Pactiv Evergreen combination gave Novolex 250 brands and 39,000 SKUs.
  • Novolex spans plastics, fiber, molded fiber, and film across U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe.
  • Stan Bikulege built this platform through serial acquisitions, including Pactiv Evergreen in 2025.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Hybrid Work Options

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Novolex names new chief commercial transformation and strategy officer.

Novolex names new chief commercial transformation and strategy officer. Dan Debicella will work alongside Chuck Whittington, Novolex's chief transformation officer, who is due to retire. Packaging group Novolex has appointed Dan Debicella as chief commercial transformation and strategy officer. He will oversee the company's group-wide growth plan, help advance its commercial agenda and support integration work. Debicella will work alongside Chuck Whittington, Novolex's chief transformation officer, who is due to retire at the end of the year after more than 33 years at the company. Whittington will stay on during the handover period to support continuity in integration efforts. According to the company, Debicella will work with teams across the organisation to reinforce commercial functions and introduce more uniform sales processes, aiming to "accelerate" growth. Novolex CEO and chairman Stan Bikulege said: "Dan is a proven transformation leader who delivers measurable results. "He has strengthened commercial execution and scaled performance across multiple companies. He will sharpen our commercial capabilities and help us move faster, execute better and deliver stronger outcomes for our customers, employees and stakeholders." Debicella has more than 25 years of experience in transformation and growth roles in several industries. Most recently, he was president of the Graphics Solutions Division at SGS & Co. Before that, he oversaw enterprise strategy and commercial transformation efforts at Serta Simmons Bedding and Young's Market Company. Earlier in his career, Debicella worked at Bridgewater Associates, PepsiCo and McKinsey & Company on strategy and transformation programmes. Debicella said: "I am excited to join Novolex at a pivotal point in its growth journey. The company has a strong foundation, and I look forward to partnering with the team to accelerate growth, strengthen our commercial discipline and deliver sustained performance improvement." Give your business an edge with its leading industry insights.

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May 14th, 2026
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