Human Resources Generalist

Pixelle Specialty Solutions™ is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Chillicothe, Ohio, Jay, Maine, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, Stevens Point, Wisconsin and a coating operation in Fremont, Ohio. Supported by an experienced product development team, Pixelle excels in designing customized solutions that help customers bring new products to market. With a long history of leadership in the paper industry, Pixelle delivers the most comprehensive portfolio of specialty papers to help you meet today’s challenging demands.

Role

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing employee relations support services to Spring Grove Operations. The incumbent will support the HR function, front line supervision, and hourly employees that are comprised of Union and Non-union employees.    

Accountabilities

The HR Generalist is expected to provide support in the following key results areas:

HR Generalist responsibility to include:

·          Recruitment of salaried positions, as assigned;

·          Assist in recruitment and retention of hourly employees;

·          Oversight of FMLA program;

·          Benefit administration support;

·          Ensure compliance with EEO requirements;

·          Assist with employee/labor relations.

HR project work:

·          Partner with HR VP, HR Director and HR Manager to work on Pixelle-wide HR projects in all areas of HR (Compensation, Benefits, Recruitment, Employment, Employee Relations/ Labor Relations etc.).

Administrative support duties to include:

·          Enters all employee data for hourly employees, as required in the HRIS data base (Dayforce).  This includes hires, terminations, promotions, organizational changes, job changes, status/medical leaves, etc.; serve as backup to data for salaried employees;

·          Interfaces with Payroll concerning employee updates in Dayforce and ensures that employees are being paid properly;

·          Maintenance of all union databases including: bargaining unit personnel records, job history, seniority, bidding, curtailment, department master schedules, testing, manning and staffing report(s), tracking 10% jobs, 14-day language and midpoint rate requirements for payroll, etc.; 

·          Analyzes, recommends, and supports implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across assigned HR processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs; and performs special projects, as appropriate including but not limited to the streamlining of manual tasks, the maximization of technology, etc.;

·          Participates in rotation of Human Resources coverage for weekend duty;

·          Creates positive change through coaching, counseling, and influencing skills;

·          Assists facilitating conflict resolution activities with supervision.

·          To perform this job successfully, incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required;

·          Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Management is required; PHR certification is a plus;

·          Recent college graduate and/or three to five (3-5) years’ experience working in Human Resources; Manufacturing experience a plus;

·          Must maintain current knowledge of HR regulations, laws, and other federal, state, and local regulatory matters impacting areas of responsibility;

·          Ability to form productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including employees at all levels and external sources;

·          Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, written and verbal; demonstrated ability to work as a business partner within a team environment;

·          Must have excellent computer skills, and a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, HR databases, and HRIS system(s). Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skill;.

·          Strong leadership skills;

·          Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills;

·          Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to influence all levels of the organization.

Competitive healthcare benefit package and 401K match.