Human Resources Workforce Support Specialist - Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

The Human Resources Workforce Support Specialist will directly support employees and leaders with day to day HR support within the commerical, strategy, and food innovation teams. They will support HR policies, procedures and programs of a specific group of sites/functions in the US.  They will have primary support assignments but will be able to support across multiple groups/sites as needed. Reporting to the US Workforce Support Manager, this individual will be the main point of contact for employees and managers regarding employee relations inquiries for their region.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provides positive employee relations & manager capability support across our sites. Use observations and data to recommend ER strategies and initiatives that will support employee morale and engagement. 
• Works in strong collaboration with other workforce support tiers to ensure employee inquiries and issues are resolved in a timely, friendly and comprehensive way. 
• Supports employees and managers w/traditional support type of activities such as promotions, investigations, corrective actions, PIPs  terms, and restructuring activities.
• Main point of contact for employees for HR related inquiries, complaints and customer service (e.g. case management, policy or protocol navigation).
• Primary liaison with HR workforce support leadership regarding policy reviews, policy improvements, training opportunities etc. 
• Support leaders on finding and using resources on core processes such as GPS, Performance Management, Development etc.  
• Coach employees leaders as needed on how to navigate and resolve key leadership processes, managing conflicts etc. 
• Build and maintain relationships & partnerships with assigned sites/groups.
• Master our digital toolset, in particular ad.a/Servicenow. Support and resolve regional employee relations issues using servicenow. Continually look for ways to use technology to aid HR and EE experience.
• Support key projects focused on new process or capability development/enhancement. 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.
• At least one to four years of related experience required.
• The role will require occasional travel to various manufacturing sites across the US.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of human resources and labor relations principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/cases at once, knowing when to reach out for support and escalate as needed. 
• Ability to successfully use digital case management and workflow management tools to complete core activities.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, functional leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to compile, research, and analyze information.
• Ability to compose and present comprehensive reports.

Additional Requirements

• Compliance with Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required
• Compliance with all Company policies is required including all safety policies and procedures 

Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in this position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or the company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.