Human Resource Manager

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2022 revenues of approximately $10.6 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in operational and strategic business planning activities, providing proactive human resources solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Provide effective coaching on a wide variety of HR related topics to all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to build strong relationships and maintain a “pulse” of the organization. Proactively identifying organizational needs and offering HR solutions to help advance organizational and employee success.
• Partner with other manufacturing HR Managers for consistent application of policies
• Partner closely with the HR Centers of Excellence on a variety of activities including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, etc.
• Engage with HR leadership and client leadership teams to manage programs in areas including employee performance, development and succession planning, and annual compensation review.
• Provide individual and group training on a variety of HR tools and topics as required.
• Counsel and/or coach employees and managers regarding employee relations issues including performance management, facilitation of formal/informal complaints to resolution, and discipline issues consistent with HR guidelines and in partnership with our legal team.
• Contribute to the support and implementation of corporate-wide policies, procedures, systems and initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge base of legal and regulatory trends, in order to effectively counsel organization leaders and reduce potential business liabilities.
• Partner with the plant leaders to drive recruitment and onboarding activities to identify effective talent for hourly and salaried positions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in HR preferred (preferably within a manufacturing facility). PHR/SPHR certification is a plus.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent cross-group collaboration, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and achieve results in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to manipulate and analyze HR data and drive solutions or recommendations based on data insights.
• Can demonstrate the ability to prioritize based on the highest value add to business.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work with and influence all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and tactical types of activities.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision; self-starter with high drive.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.