HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Overview

Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.

At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com

Responsibilities

The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting the Human Resources Manager and the Plant Leadership team in all facets of human resources; including but not limited to; recruiting, policy implementation, reporting of information, employee relations, and employee development.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Recruits, interviews and selects hourly employees to fill vacant positions
• Leads new hire onboarding and new hire experience 
• Conducts administrative work in processing of biweekly payroll using Kronos timekeeping
• Assists in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures
• Manages employee relations issues with HR Manager guidance to affect prompt resolutions
• Maintains employee records, such as hires, promotions, performance reviews, disciplinary actions
• Counsels hourly employees to resolve personal or company related problems which affect their performance
• Provides employees with up to date benefit and other information; utilizing the company bulletin boards
• Trains employees on the self -service model
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Maintains, updates and ensures accuracy of information in the HRIS
• Promote positive employee relations and develop employee recognition/event programs
• Acts as a business partner to the plant supervisory staff, working with them to ensure a positive culture is maintained on the plant floor
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Human Resources, Labor relations or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Bilingual – English – Spanish preferred.
• 3 years Human Resources Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing preferred
• 3 years high volume recruiting preferred
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient with MS Office.  Experience with Kronos Timekeeping, Oracle HCM and iCims Applicant Tracking System highly desirable
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Must exhibit the characteristics of a positive role model, action oriented, continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to support a 24/7 facility