HR Generalist at American Packaging Corporation

Columbus, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Benefit Administration, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Compliance, Conflict Resolution, Paylocity, Microsoft Office, Personnel Recordkeeping, Employee Orientation, Policy Development, Employee Investigations, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Confidentiality, Presentation Skills

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Description At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you’ll find the packaging career you’ve been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We’re constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a “Best of the Best” in the Best workplaces in the America’s awards for 12 years in a row. It’s how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future. LOCATION: Columbus, WI SUMMARY: This position involves a variety of HR functions that may include primary or shared responsibility for benefit administration, compliance, recordkeeping, recruitment, administration of company policies/procedures, employee relations, and special projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, as well as other duties as assigned. Embrace concepts of and actively practice in the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation’s efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate. Assist in completing candidate interviews. Maintain all employee personal information (i.e, personnel files, and general HR-related files). Track employee attendance and other data points such as quarterly perfect attendance qualifiers, new hires, terminated employees, employees on leave, new hire communication checkpoints, monthly employee pay progressions, employee anniversaries, etc. Point of contact for employees regarding benefit related questions. Host the HR portion of new employee orientations. Work with our third party administrator to coordinate employee leave time (ADA, FMLA, STD, LTD, etc.) Chair or co-chair company-wide employee special events: Winter Party, Summer Outing, company newsletter/announcements, Health Fairs, Blood Drives, United Way Campaigns, etc. Assist in coordinating employee programs: safety shoe program, continuing education and training, and community events. Expand APC’s outreach through approved community relations. Partner with HR Manager to research, develop, and communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations. Recommend and implement improvement(s) in all processes. Prepare employee discipline documents and host or co-host disciplinary action conversations as needed Conduct or assist in conducting employee investigations Complete employee employment verifications and medical support orders via mail and telephone requests (i.e.: mortgage applications, child support inquiries, etc.) following company guidelines. Process and route employee paperwork such as level progressions, employee movement, termination forms, etc. Ability to work additional hours when necessary. Be present for employee issues by occasionally spending time on an off shift. Requirements QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum Associates Degree (AA) in a related field of study or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred. Prefer experience and competency supporting a manufacturing location with 400+ employees. Experience with Paylocity HR system a plus. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Proven ability to speak effectively in front of groups of employees, organizations, or customers. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. The ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. REASONING ABILITY The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES Candidate must possess/exhibit the following skills/abilities: Proficiency: M/S Office. Self-starter with ability to work independently and as a team member. Accuracy: uncompromised Attention to detail / balance multiple projects / effectively meet deadlines. Above average communication/presentation/organizational skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees Conflict Resolution Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals at all levels within the organization. High level of confidentiality of sensitive and personal information Innovation: constantly re-develop systems Always maintain professionalism/professional demeanor Maintain good attendance: at work as scheduled, on time. Safety conscious Knowledge of employee benefits and company policies and procedures Knowledge of HR systems PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at: talentacquisition@americanpackaging.com.

Responsibilities

This role manages a variety of HR functions including benefit administration, recruitment, and employee relations within a manufacturing environment. Key duties involve maintaining personnel records, coordinating employee leave, and partnering with management to develop HR policies.