Workforce Support Manager

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Company Description Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com . AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA , CHINA , INDIA , INDONESIA , JAPAN , SINGAPORE , THAILAND AND VIETNAM , AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM . AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER. Job Description This position can locate in any site of Avery Dennison in Guangzhou (Panyu/Nansha/Huangpu) Opportunity The Workforce Support Manager will report directly to China Workforce Support Lead, and provide employees and leaders with day to day HR consulting support. With the primary support assignments of handling employee relation issues, providing consultancy on HR policies, procedures to employees and managers in the region. S/he will also provide support across multiple groups/sites as needed. Reporting to the China Workforce Support Lead, this individual will be the main point of contact for employees and managers regarding employee relations, and co-own employee engagement and satisfaction for the region. Key Areas of Responsibility Provide positive employee relations, manager capability support for Guangzhou MG, GZ SMT and other sites as needed. Recommend ER strategies and initiatives that will support employee morale and engagement. Work in strong collaboration with other workforce support tiers to ensure employee inquiries and issues are resolved in a timely, friendly and comprehensive way. Support employees and managers on HR activities such as investigations, absenteeism management, corrective actions, PIPs terms and restructuring activities. Perform on site HR role for activities such as supporting local townhall, e-comm support, local execution of country projects, employee engagement planning with site leadership etc. Primary liaison with HR workforce support leadership regarding policy reviews & Benchmarking, policy improvements, training opportunities etc. Provide regular insights on People Data to HR Leadership along with support for regular review meetings/OGSM Independently handle & close employee queries on applicable Policies, local benefits. Support Employees & leaders on finding and using resources on core processes. Coach employees leaders as needed on how to navigate and resolve key leadership processes, managing conflicts etc. Remain effective partnership with local government and labor unions on committee development, retirees rehire and communication facilitation etc. Manage employee wellbeing related special cases that need to align with EHS/ Government/Legal requirements. Act as a SME in HR Compliance Audit ensuring high compliance across all China sites, including supporting internal and external HR Compliance Audits, risk assessment, and implementing corrective actions. Lead country level programs such as Employee Assistant Program (EAP) by managing vendor relationships, driving utilization, and ensuring effective support for employee mental and emotional wellbeing. Support key projects focused on new process or capability development/enhancement. Qualifications Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required The role will require occasional travel to various manufacturing sites across the region. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities/cases at once, knowing when to reach out for support and escalate as needed. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, functional leaders, local labor unions, local government and other stakeholders. Thorough understanding of human resources and labor relations principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to successfully use digital case management and workflow management tools to complete core activities. Ability to approach issues or disagreements with the objective of reaching win/win solutions. Ability to compile, research, interpret and analyze information and data. Ability to compose and present comprehensive reports. Additional Requirements & Information 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 We are open to adjusting the job level and responsibilities based on the successful candidate's skills and experiences Additional Information AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status.