Human Resources Manager in Hilliard, Ohio at Advanced Drainage Systems

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.
Human Resources Manager

US-OH-Hilliard

Job ID: 2026-21185
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: HR
Advanced 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

We are looking for a Human Resources Manager to join our team! In this role, you will partner with our Supply Chain organization, with a focus on our Allied and Recycling divisions, Continuous Improvement team, and Operations Training team to drive talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and culture initiatives across multiple manufacturing and distribution locations. As ADS continues to transform its Supply Chain operations, this highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes through strategic HR partnership, dynamic thought leadership, and a strong focus on developing people and organizational capability. If you are passionate about helping businesses grow through talent and culture, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Align operational strategies with people initiatives to support growth
• Lead performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, and learning programs
• Oversee leadership recruiting and onboarding processes
• Partner with Regional Manufacturing Managers to implement people initiatives
• Support professional development of Regional Manufacturing Managers
• Oversee HR responsibilities at site locations with Plant Managers
• Ensure HR teams align with supply chain strategies
• Drive transformation and support change management
• Evaluate and improve organizational structure
• Develop strategies to reduce turnover and absenteeism
• Provide employee relations support, policy evaluation, and conduct investigations

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of HR Leadership/Business Partner experience
• Bachelor's degree in business
• Ability to use data for business recommendations
• Broad understanding of HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Skilled in building productive partnerships
• Experience in leadership development programs
• Collaborative, confident, and influential leader
• Strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to foster team morale and bring fun to the workplace
• High ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business acumen
• Balanced approach to business and people needs
• Effective communication and engagement skills
• Ability to drive change and transformation
• Strong team-building and morale-boosting abilities

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EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.