If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

The Human Resources Manager will be a member of the plant Human Resources team for the Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics and Refractories Niagara Falls Facility, engaging in all human resources functions: organizational development, health and workers' compensation, recruitment, benefits, payroll, talent development, training, collective bargaining, and labor and employee relations. The HR Manager reports to the HR Business Partner for PCR North America, and participates as a member of the larger PCR and Ceramics HR team.

The HR Manager will be a primary contributor in moving towards, and maintaining world-class stature in employee engagement and human resource processes within the plant. This effort includes organizational assessment and diagnosis, development and training, employee involvement, team development, and group facilitation.

The HR Manager...

• Will participate in coaching managers and employees to achieve the communication practices that cultivate a world class safety environment and an excellent employee experience.
• Will participate in compensation & benefits administration and communications, and may manage 3rd provider relations and local contracts.
• Will coach employees and leaders to cultivate a culture that reflects Saint Gobain’s principles of conduct and action.
• Will collaborate with Ceramics Central HR team to disseminate/implement relevant HR practices, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in strategic workforce planning, organizational assessments, and succession planning with HRBP and Plant Leadership.
• Works toward closing gaps in skills and capabilities needed for the effective and efficient operation of the plant
• Ensures compliance for traceability of required training
• Facilitates a variety of developmental and compliance training

Human Resources and Employee Relations:

• Conducts round tables and other engagement activities to keep pulse on employee relations
• Manages end to end recruiting process from, sourcing, staffing and selection processes (including internal job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews and selection decisions) through onboard and new hire training completion. Partners with local temporary staffing firms and colleges and universities to staff for peak production seasons, internships, co-ops etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree - Human Resources, Business or Related Field; Required
• 5+ years of human resources experience, preferred within corporate or manufacturing environment; Required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects; Required.

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics is a worldwide manufacturer of high temperature specialized refractory materials. Our products are manufactured for the Ceramics, Metallurgy, Foundry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Waste Processing and Glass Making Industries. We specialize in products ranging from refractory bricks, tiles and blocks to mortar, cements, ramming and gunnable monolithics and trowelling mixes to low mass kiln furniture systems.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).