Bonnell Aluminum
Leading North American custom aluminum extruder offering design‑to‑delivery solutions beyond extrusion.
18 hours ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
South Carthage, Tennessee, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
workforce planning
talent acquisition
compliance audits
compensation analysis
performance evaluations
hr strategy
A Human Resource Manager at Bonnell Aluminum will act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager, shaping HR strategy and supporting the execution of the company's vision.
The role involves applying business and management principles to strategic planning, resource allocation, and workforce modeling, while ensuring employee needs are assessed and service quality is maintained.
Collaborating closely with the Plant Manager, the manager provides insights, leads workforce‑planning analyses, and designs solutions to talent challenges.
The manager serves as the primary contact for audits and regulatory compliance, oversees daily department workflow, and delivers timely performance evaluations.
Partnering with senior leadership, the manager executes talent strategies including recruitment, retention, succession planning, and provides guidance on complex employee issues such as accommodations, investigations, and terminations.
The manager also leads talent acquisition for managerial and professional roles, evaluates compensation and benefits trends, and proposes competitive pay programs.
- Partner with Plant Manager to provide strategic HR insights and improve facility operations.
- Conduct workforce planning analyses and implement solutions for talent challenges.
- Serve as primary contact for audits and ensure compliance with employment laws.
- Oversee daily HR department workflow and deliver constructive performance evaluations.
- Lead talent acquisition, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for managerial and professional roles.
- Advise HR generalists and leadership on complex employee matters such as accommodations, investigations, and terminations.
- Analyze compensation and benefits trends and recommend competitive pay programs.
- Manage HR team, fostering employee relations and succession planning.
- Support career development through mentoring, coaching, stretch assignments, and exposure to European and Asian markets.
Requirements
hr degree
5+ years
hr management
communication
ms office
employee relations
Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field, at least five years in an HR partnership role within a manufacturing environment, five‑to‑seven years managing an HR team, strong employee‑relations and communication skills, and advanced MS Office proficiency.
Preferred experience adds three years of HR management and a proven record of partnership success in an industrial setting.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 5+ years in HR partnership within manufacturing.
- Possess 5‑7 years of experience managing an HR team and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Offer advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Benefits
Employees enjoy a competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) matching, vacation, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and development opportunities such as mentoring, coaching, stretch assignments, and global market exposure.
- Provide competitive salary, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible spending accounts.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
$100M - $1B Revenue
Annual Revenues
The company generates annual revenues within a range of $100 million to $1 billion, highlighting its significant presence in the market.
- Founded in the mid-1950s, the business began as a focused aluminum extruder and has evolved into a full-service partner.
- It operates six facilities across North America, offering fluid billet production, extrusion, finishing, and assembly.
- Typical projects include architectural curtain walls, custom railings, TSLOTS framing, and Futura Transitions trims.
- The company excels in supplying building & construction and automotive sectors through tailored extrusion and fabrication.
- Standout offerings include thermal barrier extrusions, anodizing, wet paint, CNC machining, and precision assembly.
Culture + Values
- Operational excellence: 'Doing the right things at the right time' with structured continuous-improvement tools (5S, PDCA, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
- 'Excellence Beyond Extrusion' – a high-performance lean manufacturing culture focused on quality, speed, waste reduction, and emissions reduction
- Creative problem solvers rather than order takers
- 'You're not just an entry on our ledger, you are valued, and our team will serve you to the best of our abilities.'
Environment + Sustainability
2022 EPD
Environmental Product Declaration
EPDs provide transparency on product life cycle impacts, published in 2022.
2023 Estimate
Recycled Content Report
Annual report detailing recycled material usage.
- ISO 14001:2015 certified at multiple facilities (e.g., Niles, Carthage)
- Lean manufacturing emphasis on lowering emissions, reducing waste, and maximizing productivity — “beneficial to our plants as it is to our planet”
- ISO 9001:2015 across all locations
- Environmental stewardship integrated into long-term thinking and value-chain management
Inclusion & Diversity
2023 Phase I
Program Rollout
Launched the first phase of the AEC Apprenticeship Program for Industrial Maintenance Technician apprentices.
2025 Phase II
Program Expansion
Plans to expand the apprenticeship program to include press operators, die-shop technicians, CNC, robotics, and welding trades.
- Program allows both new hires and existing employees to learn skilled trades at no cost and supports talent identification, development, and retention