Sr. 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 (Sr.) Human Resources Generalist will provide HR support to a manufacturing site and its respective leadership team. The incumbent's daily work will include ensuring our ability to attract, retain, and develop our workforce through community and employee engagement.

This position normally reports to a Human Resources Manager and will partner with colleagues at other sites and across our centers of excellence such as talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically partner with plant leadership to develop and implement retention, training & development, and compliance initiatives.
• Assist employees with day-to-day inquiries pertaining to HR related matters
• Create, improve and administer human resource policies and procedures.
• Monitors and oversee all recruitment-related activities including, but not limited to; posting/communicating open positions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, updating job descriptions, etc.
• Conduct orientation and manage onboarding process for newly hired employees.
• Perform exit interviews.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with employee relations counseling.
• Compile and report HR metrics to management.
• Analyze local labor & wage trends and develop initiatives to maintain competitiveness in the labor market.
• Assist with annual performance review process.
• Conduct weekly staff review and retention meetings with plant leadership.
• Administrative duties to include employment verification requests, process Unemployment claims, track and maintain attendance and vacation schedules, process employee benefits paperwork, maintain employee personnel files, etc.
• Ensure legal compliance - ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA, etc.
• Accurately reconcile Kronos time sheets, prepare and submit for weekly payroll processing.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field; or in-lieu-of a degree an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• HRCI or SHRM Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of related work experience; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• 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.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making 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 in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational and auditing skills required.
• Critical decision maker with the ability to work independently.

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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