HR Manager, Stevens Point

Make an Impact Where It Matters

Were seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide hands-on people leadership at our Stevens Point paper mill. This role is ideal for an HR professional who values visibility trust-building and real partnership with operations.

At Stevens Point HR is part of the millnot on the sidelines. Youll be on the floor working closely with leaders supervisors hourly employees and union representatives to support safe operations workforce stability and strong labor relations.

What Youll Do

Act as the primary HR business partner to mill leadership providing guidance on employee relations labor relations performance management and workforce planning

Support labor relations activities including administration of the collective bargaining agreement grievance handling investigations and preparation for negotiations (with escalation support as needed)

Lead employee relations matters across hourly and salaried populations including investigations corrective action performance improvement and separations

Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and company policies

Partner with leaders on hiring onboarding engagement development and succession planning

Support site-level change initiatives and operational improvements

Maintain a strong visible presence on the mill floor

What Success Looks Like

Leaders view HR as a trusted practical partner

Employee issues are addressed fairly consistently and promptly

Labor relationships are stable and constructive

The workforce feels supported and respected

What You Bring

Required:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field

5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong knowledge of employee relations and employment law

Ability to work effectively in a hands-on mill environment

Preferred:

Experience supporting a unionized workforce

Background in paper pulp or heavy manufacturing

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences Food and Consumer Packaging and Protective Materials segments along with the Performance Materials Cluster address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7000 people. Read more at .