HR Manager

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UPM Adhesive Materials is looking for an HR Manager to work as a strategic business partner and support selected UPM Adhesive Material factories and businesses within the Americas Region. The position is located in Mills River, North Carolina area. We are divided into Business HR, Group HR and HR Services, but we work as one HR.

Greetings from your future manager

“Welcome to UPM Adhesive Materials at Mills River—where people, purpose, and progress come together. As we continue to grow and strengthen our operations, we’re looking for an HR professional who is energized by partnership, driven by meaningful impact, and passionate about creating an environment where every employee can thrive. In this role, you’ll join a highly engaged global HR community that values collaboration, shared learning, and bringing together local needs with global HR excellence.

Here in Mills River, you will be at the center of shaping a strong workplace culture while leading key initiatives that support our teams and reinforce UPM’s commitment to our people. You’ll find a supportive network, an organization that genuinely values the HR partnership, and a leadership team that welcomes your insights and expertise.

If you’re ready to make a difference, influence positive change, and grow your career in a company that truly cares about its employees, we invite you to bring your passion and vision to UPM Adhesive Materials - Mills River. Your next great chapter starts here.” – Reynaldo Marierose, Director, HR Adhesive Materials, Americas Region

What you will do

• Be a partner with managers and provide HR solutions to achieve business targets

• Drive impactful and strategic people-related change, while developing programs across your responsibility area (resourcing & recruitment, talent development, leadership and competence development, engagement, organizational development, performance, change management, compensation & benefits)

• Provide expertise in employee relations, labour law

• Ensure that line management is up-to-date and informed about UPM HR processes and policies

• Support the local organization through best collaboration and change management practices

• Be a trusted member of HR Management team and build strong connections with the different stakeholders within matrix environment

Who you are

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field

• You are an HR professional with at least five years’ experience

• You have experience in manufacturing environment (preferred)

• You have a self-driven, proactive and result-orientated way of working and strong project management skills

• You have excellent communication skills

• You are a strong team player - experience in working within international companies is an asset

• You are organized, flexible, and can adapt to changing condition

This is what we offer to you  

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.  

• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. 

• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. 

• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. 

• Comprehensive benefit package: UPM’s benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k)-retirement plan. 

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Additional information  

Location: Mills River

Travel requirements: 10%

For further information about the role, please contact Reynaldo Marierose, Director, HR Adhesive Materials, Americas Region at email reynaldo.marierose@upm.com.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by March 27th. 

Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.  

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +18777235247.  

This job description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed. 

Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered. 

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,800 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €10.3 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.  

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