Human Resources Manager Job at Centor Rx in Millersburg

Overview

People & Organization (P&O) Manager – Plant Operations at Centor Rx. This role serves as a key strategic partner to plant leadership and a champion for employee engagement, talent development, and operational excellence. The P&O Manager oversees all HR-related activities at the plant level, ensures compliance with labor laws, supports business objectives, and fosters a positive and productive workplace culture.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Company summary

Centor is a Gerresheimer company. Centor/Gerresheimer is an innovative systems and solutions provider and a global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetic industries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical containment solutions, drug delivery systems and medical devices as well as solutions for the health industry. The product range includes digital solutions for therapy support, medication pumps, syringes, pens, auto-injectors and inhalers as well as vials, ampoules, tablet containers, infusion, dropper and syrup bottles and more. Centor/Gerresheimer ensures the safe delivery and reliable administration of drugs to the patient. With 35 production sites in 16 countries in Europe, America and Asia, Gerresheimer has a global presence and produces locally for regional markets. With around 12,000 employees, the company generated revenues of around €2bn in 2023. Gerresheimer AG is listed in the MDAX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0LD6E6).

Position summary

The P&O Manager serves as a key strategic partner to plant leadership and a champion for employee engagement, talent development, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for overseeing all HR-related activities at the plant level, ensuring compliance with labor laws, supporting business objectives, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership — Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that align with business goals; serve as a member of the plant leadership team and contribute to operational and strategic decisions; lead change management initiatives and drive cultural transformation.

• Talent Management — Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain skilled labor and leadership; support workforce planning and succession planning; facilitate performance management processes and leadership development.

• Employee Relations — Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, handling workplace issues with fairness and consistency; ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and union contracts (if applicable); investigate and resolve employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters.

• Training & Development — Identify training needs and coordinate learning initiatives to support skills development and safety compliance; promote continuous improvement in workforce capabilities and engagement.

• Compensation & Benefits — Support administration of compensation structures and benefit programs at the plant level; conduct wage analysis to ensure competitiveness in the local labor market.

• HR Operations & Compliance — Maintain accurate HR records and reporting in compliance with legal and corporate requirements; manage HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, headcount) and report insights to plant leadership; ensure workplace safety and support health and wellness initiatives.

• Labor Relations — Act as a liaison between plant management and labor unions; support collective bargaining, contract interpretation, and dispute resolution.

Required skills and abilities

• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence, coach, and build relationships across all levels.
• Data-driven decision making and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite, Paycor or SuccessFactors.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field.
• Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in management/leadership in a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in unionized environments is a plus.

Salary and benefits

Salary Range: $90K – $110K. Total rewards package including healthcare, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, disability coverage, 401(k) match, EAP, life insurance, PTO, holidays.

Equal opportunity employer

Centor/Gerresheimer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.