Sr. HR Manager

Are you ready to revolutionize tape with us?At tesa, we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - we're passionate about making a difference!Join our team in Sparta as a Sr. Human Resources Business Partner and become the essential glue that helps hold our people and culture together. In this strategic role, you’ll drive HR initiatives that foster a positive and productive workplace—enhancing the entire employee life cycle for both salaried and hourly team members. You'll lead key programs in performance management, talent development, and succession planning, all while aligning closely with the needs of our manufacturing plant. As a trusted advisor and cultural ambassador, you’ll play an integral role on both the tesa North America HR team and the Sparta Plant Management team, helping us stick to what matters most: our people.How You'll Help The FormulaStrategic HR CollaborationCollaborate with the General Manager to shape the company’s long-term goals and missionWork with plant leadership to align annual objectives with performance processes, including goal setting, succession planning, professional development, and reviewsPartner with key leaders to address workforce needs and challenges, driving HR initiatives that support plant strategyApply insights from plant floor and leadership interactions to achieve operating plansEmployee RelationsGuide and develop a Human Resources Generalist to support key HR initiatives and daily operationsAct as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR matters across all shiftsOversee employee relations by coaching, supporting, and advising local supervisors to promote workforce engagement and reduce unwanted turnoverConduct investigations and recommends resolutionsCreate and implement recognition and relationship-building programsLead exit interviews, offering feedback and suggestions for improvementOversee plant headcount and cost managementEmployee Training and DevelopmentTrain and coach leaders on effective people management, including communication, coaching, discipline, performance improvement, and terminationsCollaborate with Talent Management to deliver leadership training on standards, diversity, conflict resolution, harassment, and more to promote a positive work environmentOversee the Mechatronics apprenticeship program for current and future talentManage state grants to maximize reimbursement opportunitiesThrough coordinated effort with the HR Generalist, documents and submits employee data changes timely in accordance with established payroll, HR practices and policies as defined by Regional HRRepresent the plant in quality audits, including IATF and customer audits of employee competence/training and motivationParticipate in all leadership position interviews to ensure that the selected candidate meets plant expectations for positive people managementPerform other duties as assignedKey Elements For Your RoleBachelor’s degree required5+ years of Human Resources experience, including at least 2 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience working in a Center of Excellence, or Shared Services HR model; preferredExcellent communication and coaching skillsAbility to drive performance and talent management processesHR certification or master’s degree in HR; preferred Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailWorking knowledge of current employment and laws/regulationsWilling and able to support employees on all shifts; accessible by phone to 3rd shift employees, meeting in person when neededAbility to travel up to 10%Posted on: 2/27/26#APlaceForYoutesa tape