HR Manager at Essity North America Inc. in Appleton, Wisconsin

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HR Manager

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment.  As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

Essity North America Human Resources team is looking for an experienced HR Manager supporting the implementation and administration of various agreed HR programs and/or activities. In this role you will work within well established guidelines and under readily available advice of other Essity HR professionals to provide general support to the organization.

As the HR Manager you will support the delivery of the global HR strategy in our Professional Hygiene sales organization and at our office in Appleton, WI. The role works closely with the business unit HR director and key stakeholders to provide coaching, support and influence that enable business leaders to effectively deliver their people plans. You will be expected to translate the business needs into commercially focused HR services and solutions that support the business area in conjunction with Essity’s HR centers of excellence.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

• 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


• Act 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.


• 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.

Who You Are

• 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


• Prior experience supporting the commercial function within an organization is preferred but not required


• Excellent organizational, analytical multi-tasking and time management skills.


• Ability to provide internal and external customers a courteous and professional experience


• Proficiency in MS-Office, Workday (preferred), Kronos time keeping management system (preferred)


• Travel requires 10-15%


• SHRM/HRCI Certified Professional

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation

Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance


• Wellness program provided through Rally


• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution


• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance


• PTO offering with Paid Holidays


• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. 

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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