HR Manager

People Experience Manager

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.

About the Role

The HR Manager (People Experience Manager) delivers the day-to-day HR operations and employee lifecycle support. This individual serves as the primary HR operational advisor to Line Managers and employees at the Menasha facility.

What You Will Do

- Deliver end-to-end HR lifecycle processes (onboarding, changes, performance routines, pay & benefits support, exit processing) for their geographic area of responsibility

- Advise and guide Line Managers (Bands 5 and below) in applying HR policies and processes

- Support employee relations cases, escalating complex matters as needed

- Ensure data accuracy, personnel record management, and compliance in documentation

- Provide employee support for inquiries, guidance, and well-being needs

- Activate and implement global and business unit HR practices locally while ensuring legal compliance.

Who You Are

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

- HR operations or generalist experience partnering with employees and managers to deliver people priorities and effective employee lifecycle practices, preferably in manufacturing.

- Experience supporting a union workforce, applying approved contract interpretations, or coordinating grievances in partnership with HR or Labor Relations.

- Working knowledge of employment policies and applicable U.S. and Wisconsin requirements, with sound judgment in handling confidential matters and recognizing when specialist guidance is needed.

- Strong stakeholder partnership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in close day-to-day partnership with an onsite PEX Manager, influence without formal authority, and translate aligned priorities into clear, well-executed actions.

- Ability to balance competing site needs in alignment with the onsite PEX Manager, proactively share updates and escalate concerns, draw practical insights from HR systems and reports, and advance digital adoption and continuous improvement with accuracy and disciplined follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

- Five (5) plus years of HR experience in HR operations, employee relations, advisory, or HR generalist roles.

- Strong foundational knowledge of HR processes and employment law.
- Previous experience working within a Union environment is preferred

- Ability to communicate empathetically with employees and clearly with managers.

- Experience working with HR systems and data.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive annual salary range + sales incentive + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

- United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
- Wellness program provided through Rally
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO offering with Paid Holidays
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Employee discounts program
- Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Total Reward

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal   employment opportunity and providing   reasonable accommodations to qualified   candidates and employees pursuant to   applicable law. We value and encourage   diversity and solicit applications from all   qualified applicants without regard to race,   color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,   national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital   status, sexual orientation, physical or mental   disability, medical condition, military and   veteran status, gender identity or expression,   genetic information, or any other   characteristic protected by federal, state, or   local law.

If you require reasonable   accommodation as part of the application   process   please contact   [email protected]

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Application End Date:

11 Nov 2026
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Essity266387