Senior Human Resources Generalist

Company Description

Pixelle Specialty Solutions is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Chillicothe, Ohio, 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.

Job Description

The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing employee support services to Spring Grove Operations. The incumbent will support the HR function, all salary employees (exempt and non- exempt), as well as the hourly work force, when needed.

Accountabilities

The Senior Human Resources Generalist is expected to provide support in the following key results areas:

• Effectively perform recruitment of salaried positions, as assigned, from sourcing through onboarding.

• Ensure Company policies are administered fairly and consistently throughout the area of responsibility.

• Ensure Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is followed.

• Assist HR Manager in day-to-day Employee Relations issues

• Assist HR Manager in day-to-day Labor Relations issues, 1st & 2nd Step Grievances, Disciplinary Action process etc.

• Oversight of FMLA program and STD for all salaried employees.

• Assist with the Co-Op program, organize travel and interviews.

• Benefit administration support.

• Ensure compliance with EEO requirements.

• HR project work, as needed.

Enter all employee data for salary employees, as required in the HRIS data base. This includes hires, terminations, promotions, organizational changes, job changes, status/medical leaves, etc. and serve as backup to data for hourly workforce.

Interface with Payroll concerning employee updates in HRIS and ensure that employees are being paid properly.

Analyze, recommend, and support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across assigned HR processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Manage special projects, as appropriate, including but not limited to the streamlining of manual tasks, the maximization of technology, etc.

• Create positive change through coaching and counseling to supervisors/managers.

• Assist in facilitating conflict resolution activities with supervision.

• All other duties, as requested.

Qualifications

Qualifications

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.

Five plus (5+) years' HR generalist experience; Manufacturing experience a plus.

3-5 years of labor relations experience in a Union environment

Demonstrated 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 skills.

Strong leadership skills.

Strong knowledge of employment practices.

Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Ability to make decisions under pressure.

Demonstrated business acumen and analytical skills.

Additional Information

Competitive healthcare benefit package and 401K match.