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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties and responsibilities of the HR Generalist consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Exemplifies the Berry Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Berry inside and outside of the plant.
• Embodies commitment for a safe workplace, and acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities, and communication
• Responsible for processing payroll for plant hourly associates.
• Interviewing and onboarding personnel; ensures legal compliance and consistency
• Data entry—payroll management, time clock, and employee entries
• Filing – effectively maintain personnel, medical, training, and Form I-9s
• Staffing - temp to hire recruiting, works with approved agencies
• Effective use of AS 400 System and other applicable HR software - new hire set up, status changes
• Attendance tracking - monitor points, absence excuses, track warnings
• Tracks performance reviews for timely completion
• Training and development - works with HRM to assess needs
• Employee relations - assists HRM as needed
• New hire orientation - ensures benefits, policies, and employee needs are covered
• Benefit administration - provides employees with contact information, assists with benefit changes
• Unemployment claim administration - files timely replies, attends hearings as needed
• Maintains a positive working relationship with Group Leads and Supervisors
• Perform any other duties as established by the Human Resource Manager
• Responsibilities and Authority include assuring compliance with federal, state, government and/or any appropriate regulatory law or guidelines

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL, SKILL, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Human Resources experience 2-5 years
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Social Sciences
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel and Power Point