Human Resources Generalist

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the Human Resources Manager with day to day activities, including; employee relations, payroll and time keeping systems, performance management, HR strategy, recruiting/staffing and special projects for a manufacturing facility of ~150 employees.

• Serves as back-up HR Manager
• Manage local staffing and recruiting process
• Manage local headcount reports
• Processes Unemployment Claims
• Coordinates all recruitment-related activities including, but not limited to; posting/communicating open positions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, updating job descriptions, etc.
• Conducts new-hire orientation
• Process background checks and pre-employment requirements
• Completes employment verification requests
• Maintains employee personnel files
• Serves as a member of the Safety Committee
• Assists with Employee Relations issues
• Compiles data and publishes related reports including turnover, absenteeism, head count, vacation, etc.
• Ensures legal compliance – EEO, AAP, FLSA, etc.
• All other tasks and duties, as assigned
• Accurately reconciles Kronos time sheets, prepares and submits for weekly payroll processing
• Tracks and maintains attendance records; prepares attendance notification documents
• Completes Personnel Change Notice forms
• Maintains hourly employee vacation schedule
• Ensures accuracy of and processes employee benefits paperwork
• Compiles and reports Human Resources and Environmental, Health and Safety data.
• Ensures legal compliance – EEO, AAP, FLSA, etc.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources, or a combination of education and 3-5 years of work-related experience required
• SHRM Certification preferred
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in an industrial setting
• Must be able to start work at 6:30 am
• Experience with Kronos, ADP or similar HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism in handling confidential information
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends when required
• Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with a labor union preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational and auditing skills required
• Critical decision maker with the ability to work independently
• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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