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Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Plant Office & People Manager in WASHOUGAL, Washington
Advanced Drainage Systems EEO Statement: Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Plant Office & People Manager US-WA-Washougal Job ID: 2026-20725Type: Regular Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: ManufacturingAdvanced Drainage Systems Overview Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. Responsibilities The Plant Office & People Manager (POPM) is responsible for the day-to-day support for human resources related activities at the manufacturing plant. This position represents the last mile HR support for all location employees. This position plays a critical role in site staffing, connecting employees with benefits, ADS communications, HRIS administration and employee engagement. Primary Job Responsibilities:o Facilitate onboarding for all new hires including new hire paperwork and review of all policieso Ensuring timely and accurate submission of timecards to the payroll teamo Prepares HR reporting such as Turnover and attendanceo Conducts stay and exit interviews with employeeso Works closely with HRBP to execute all HR and Corporate initiativeso Recruitment liaison between HRBP and RPO to ensure positive candidate experience during pre-employment & onboarding processeso Partners closely with plant leadership on Daily management initiatives related to peopleo Executes HR initiatives such as development plans for hourly workforce and oversees certification completiono Partners with Plant Manager to lead local community engagement activitieso Champions and executes communication plans to ensure that enterprise-wide messages reach all employeeso Partners with Plant leadership to communicate corporate initiatives timelyo Coordinates onsite events related to recruitment, benefits, outside vendors visits etc.o Completes verification of employment requests for current and former employeeso Improving and maintaining HRIS, supporting the companys annual HR activities, and assisting managers and employees with HR related matters and policy interpretation.o Partner with plant leaders driving employee engagement, employee recognition, and retention initiativeso Assist leaders with internal investigationso Responsible for accurate HRIS data entry and reporting using ADP and E-time Softwareo Administrative responsibility for HR, phones, mail, correspondence etc.o Maintains workers comp files, leaves and post-accident and random drug testingo Requests pre-employment background check, schedules physical and drug testingo Assist managers and supervisors with day-to-day HR issueso Oversee personnel Administration (personnel files, vacation & attendance tracking, new employee processing and benefits administration)o Oversee request and setup of new Vendorso Oversee PO managemento Coordinate Travel Arrangements for Plant visitorso Miscellaneous projects as required Job Skills:This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:o Strong communication skills- both verbal and writteno Strong computer skills Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPointo Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and accuracyo Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadl