HR Generalist

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resource Generalist is critical to ensuring the day-to-day HR operations run smoothly and with efficiency. The HRG serves as the liaison of the general population and the HR department. The HRG will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including, but not limited to, hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions. Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Manages the Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS)
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications. Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
• Leads pre-hire, new hire orientation and benefits onboarding.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Performs administrative support duties including but not limited to letters, documents, spreadsheets, data entry, purchase requisitions, filing, copying, etc.
• Supports the compliance of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Serves on various HR committees and manages related communications and events.
• Assists with processing of terminations.
• Ability to act in a discrete manner to effectively communicate and protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Manages the performance review process and helps to ensure constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Makes photocopies; mails, scans and emails documents; and performs other clerical functions, Files documents into appropriate employee files, prepares correspondence as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience. SHRM-CP credential preferred.
• At least two years related experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices and procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

COMPETENCIES:

Active Learner: Able to identify own development and learning needs. Can quickly apply new learning. Eager and willing to take on new challenges- looks for areas of cross training and skill building. Able to apply new learning effectively.

Flexibility/Adaptability: Reacts favorably to changes and new information. Is able to respond positively to new situations, tasks, people and environment.

Perseverance: Can identify what needs to be done to meet quota, goals or objectives. Can advance or push ahead in the face of adversity or challenges. Can remain positive.

Rigorous: Ensures accuracy and is able to monitor the quality of work and processes while still meeting demands /commitments. Can perform tasks consistently and conscientiously.

Team Work: Can collaborate, idea share, listen and be a member of a team while being respectful of others. Assumes responsibility for own commitments and actions. Shares knowledge & experience with team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects or tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, smell.  The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee will frequently climb up to three levels above floor level. 

Work environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time; dust; heat; humidity, odors.  The noise level in the work environment varies and hearing protection is required in some work areas.  The employee is frequently exposed to extremely high-speed machinery with open inward turning rolls, extremely hot surface areas and moving lift truck traffic.