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Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.

Role overview:

This role plays a key part in driving the people strategy at plant level, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring consistent, efficient HR service delivery.

You will partner closely with plant leadership to align local priorities with global HR strategy, support operational excellence, and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and inclusion.

Your key responsibilities include:

Ensures plant leaders model company values, uphold policies, effectively manage teams, and drive a culture of accountability.
Serves as a trusted advisor to plant leaders, offering proactive guidance on complex HR and employee issues.
Leads local communication strategy to team, feedback mechanisms, and recognition for team and KPI performance; drives Belonging, Inclusivity & Diversity culture and practices.
Owns HR Service Delivery Issues in the Plant - bridges on escalation/systemic delivery issues.
Tracks and analyses People KPIs and provide workforce insights to help leaders make informed decisions about staffing, productivity, and engagement.
Manages local talent acquisition activity as necessary, including process steps, interviews for some roles, and advises on selection of best talent.
Advises with leaders on onboarding plan and executes local HR onboarding for new employees, manages activities and planning for joining Ball and takes active steps to successfully integrate into team.
Guides supervisors on performance management programs, addressing performance issues, and recognizing achievements; executes Total Rewards programs, advises on compensation matters aligned with company processes/tools, and supports annual compensation processes.
Leverages skills assessment resources to identify gaps and align Global training programs with business needs. Leads activities for activating technical and leadership skills and ensure compliance with Global training programs.
Handles grievances, resolve conflicts, and fosters a positive workplace culture.
Utilizes a targeted approach that fits the market needs;
Owns leadership development focus, talent planning and talent review process for location to ensure critical pipeline of talent.
Aligns staffing levels with production demands, and address labor gaps.
Union Relations/Works Counsel - Negotiate and manage collective bargaining agreements and resolve labor disputes; engage with works council as necessary.
Promotes active participation in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Kaizen) and utilize the recognition system to reinforce desired behaviors.
Ensures adherence to labour laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
Drives adoption of HR service tools and empower team to seek solutions through company platforms.
General administrative tasks - Various administrative tasks related to local HR administration and/or daily tasks.

What are we looking for?

Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
Solid experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role, ideally in manufacturing or a fast-paced environment
Strong knowledge of employee relations, labour law, and HR processes
Experience working in a matrix organisation
Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships at all levels
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action
English (written and verbal)
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

No agencies please.

Human Resources Manager

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