Overview

About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000 employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X.

Responsibilities

PURPOSE: Responsible for performing HR related duties assisting the HR Manager in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primarily responsible for assisting the HR Manager as needed in most functional areas of HR.
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee request and questions.
• Assists with recruitment and interview process. Tracks status of candidates in HRIS and responds with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
• Assists with I-9 preparation as needed.
• Assists with preparation and conduction of new hire orientation.
• Assists with providing training to the employees on various Human Resources related topics.
• Assists with preparation and monitoring of FMLA processes for the plant.
• Assists with employee engagement events and employee recognition programs.
• Assists with unemployment claims.
• Assists with benefit administration to employees.
• Provides administrative support to the HR department in record-keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry for hourly employees.
• Prepares new employee files
• Processes mail and UPS shipments.
• Assists or prepares correspondence as requested.
• Assists with preparation of attendance documents as needed.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with an emphasis in Human Resources a plus.
• Prefer 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Payroll experience a plus
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills
• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Word
• Ability to learn new systems as they relate to Human Resources
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a fast paced environment
• Ability to build trusting relationships
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Possesses the ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and well with teammates.