Job Description

Why Choose Us?

Novolex\xc2\xae 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. Our Sustainability Commitment

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. How You\'ll Perform the Role

The HR Generalist supports the HR department in managing the full employee life cycle activities with a primary focus on recruitment and staffing, employee relations, and compliance & regulatory reporting as well as maintenance of HR records. This role also assists the HR Manager with implementing HR initiatives and programs.

Principal Job Duties

• Monitor 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 the onboarding process for newly hired employees.
• Assist employees with day-to-day inquiries pertaining to HR-related matters
• Lead and support HR projects as assigned
• Update and maintain various HR information systems and prepare reports
• Track, analyze, and compile reports on HR metrics
• Assist the HR Manager in managing employee relations
• Participate in staff meetings and be visible/accessible to staff on the shop floor
• Participate in organizing and coordinating employee engagement initiatives
• Create and update organizational charts and job descriptions
• Propose, and help implement, improvements to policies and procedures
• Resolve minor employee issues
• Other duties as may be assigned

What We Need From You

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree, preferably in Human Resources, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2-4 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Team player with the ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism in handling confidential information
• Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a unionized environment is preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and auditing skills required
• Experience in Workforce Now, ADP, SAP, or other integrated enterprise systems.

What You\'ll Get From Us

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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