Our client is a leading global paper / packaging company. We are now looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join their busy, growing and successful team.

Human Resources Generalist

Monroe, Louisiana – relocation assistance available if required

$65-85K plus excellent benefits package

You must be a US citizen or Green Card holder to apply for this role.

To be successful in this role:

You will be a confident Human Resources Generalist with at least two years of human resources experience in a manufacturing plant / mill.

Other requirements for this role include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business is a must, Human Resources or related field preferred
• Experience working in Human Capital operating systems (SAP HCM strongly preferred)
• Proven organizational, interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills, both written and verbal
• Strong MS Office Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP and additional advanced skills desired)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and time management skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while prioritizing and adhering to strict deadlines
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems
• Ability to manage confidential data with a high level of professionalism
• Must demonstrate flexibility when work assignments or priorities change and a willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure the overall effectiveness of the HR function.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Previous experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (SuccessFactors, etc.) preferred
• SHRM-CP a plus

Job role and responsibilities:

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will support all facets of human resources for a manufacturing plant including recruiting, policy interpretation, reporting of information, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, hourly pay administration and timekeeping.

Other responsibilities for this role include:

Employee Relations

• Lead employee relations issues with plant management to affect prompt and appropriate resolution
• Administer company policies and helps to ensure alignment and consistent application of policies
• Direct the collection and preparation of routine and special human resource reports
• Aid employees and supervisors in solving work-related problems. Evaluates the issue and meets with supervisors to determine effective remediation techniques, such as job skills training or personal intervention, to resolve human relations issues
• Lead internal investigations related to employee complaints
• Attend union/management meetings and assist with grievance resolution

Staffing

• Manage the internal job posting process to ensure timely posting of open positions
• Review all internal applications and work with hiring manager to ensure proper placement of internal candidates
• Source qualified candidates through advertising, approved recruiters, and other recruiting sources
• Interview and assist in the selection of qualified candidates to fill approved positions
• Coach managers on candidate interviewing and selection
• Analyze job requirements making recommendation of final selection
• Manage hourly employment offer processes and all pre-employment steps – references, background check, and drug screen – in preparation for completing the hiring process
• Follow through on all resumes and applications received for open positions to ensure proper correspondence is sent to applicants. Maintains applicant database
• Perform new employee orientation to foster positive outlook toward plant and company goals

Employee Record Processing

• Oversee the off-boarding process
• Prepare and process termination paperwork
• Complete transactions for all employee changes that represent a change in status among which include promotions, transfers, separations, approved leaves, etc
• Process Human Resource Information System data to and always maintain data integrity

Timekeeping / Payroll Processing

• Coordinate weekly time keeping and payroll processing. Print and audit reports, as necessary
• Communicate with corporate payroll on issues and bi-weekly submission
• Complete secondary review of all timecards to ensure all are properly completed and authorization, report any violations or issues to department supervisors and management

Compliance

• Routinely audit employment law postings for accuracy and adherence to established guidelines and applicable federal and state laws
• Conduct investigations as assigned
• Monitor and maintain EEOC / Affirmative Action Plan and other legal records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations
• Conduct periodic audits, report audit findings, and make recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory conditions, or improvements related to compliance
• Manage site’s EEO / Affirmative Action Policy and maintain necessary records and reports

Internal Communications

Function as the on-site communications conduit for all corporate internal communications

Print and post all required communications, posters, etc., and facilitate the distribution, as required