HR Generalist | Wooster, OH

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) Department, including but not limited to recruiting and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and procedures. Additional administrative support to the Accounting Department as needed. This is a full-time role in an office/manufacturing setting.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well independently and with others at all levels of the organization.
Results-orientated individual who can work well independently and with a team.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Demonstrates an aptitude for helping people solve problems.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong foundational knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations and understanding of HR principles.
Organized with ability to meet deadlines.
Comfortable having daily interaction with hourly and salaried associates.
Functions well in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2-5 years of professional-level HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Associate degree in business administration, HR management or related field.
SHRM or equivalent HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers health and welfare plans, including timely benefit enrollments, changes and terminations.
Maintains associate data and documents in HRIS/Payroll system (UKG), including new hire and termination checklists.
Leads recruiting efforts to attract and retain the right people, including occasional travel (<10%).
Administers leaves of absence to comply with employment laws and company policy.
Processes and administers unemployment and workers’ compensation claims.
Assists with workplace investigations and completing incident reports.
Assists with preparation of performance review process and development of training materials.
Administers required drug and alcohol screenings through third party screening vendors per company policy.
Administers wellness initiatives and helps promote and organize annual health fair event.
Collaborates with management/hiring teams on associate recruitment, talent acquisition, training, development, performance management, discipline and terminations.
Assists associates with day-to-day HR requests and helps resolve workplace issues.
Conducts timely and thorough pre-employment screening and associate onboarding.
Administers BCI Associate Handbook policies and periodic updates.
Ensures compliance with state and federal employment laws and company HR policies.
Processes hourly associate payroll weekly and collaborates to maintain accurate work schedules and attendance records in UKG.
Assists with tracking and monitoring temp worker labor hours consistent with company policy.
Coordinates travel accommodations for visitors.
Provides administrative support to the general office and Accounting Department (e.g., accounts payable and accounts receivable), as needed.
Follows established safety rules and procedures at all times.
Other duties as assigned.