HR Representative

Huhtamaki•Waterville, ME

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet. We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together. We’re currently looking for a Human Resource Representative at our Huhtamaki Plant in Waterville, Maine. We support our employees through strong HR practices, fair policies, and a culture built on collaboration and continuous improvement. We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive HR Representative to join our team.

Requirements

2-4 years’ experience in Human Resources
Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources or relevant experience.
Administrative and clerical – 5 years
Microsoft Office Software – demonstrated proficiency
Communications Skills – Manufacturing Environment
Good communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written
Must be organized and be able to work on their own
Ability to prioritize
Multi-tasking skills
Confidentiality
Ability for maintaining accuracy while dealing with numerous interruptions
Requires lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. on a regular basis and occasionally up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day support to employees and managers on a wide range of HR functions: Recruiting, Onboarding, Assisting with Benefits Administration, Training support, Compliance.
Assist the Human Resources Department in administering various human resource programs, including, but not limited to: Attendance, Employee Relations, Compensation, Records Retention, Benefits, Worker’s Compensation, Short and Long Term Disability, Recruitment, Policies and Procedures, Employee Opinion Survey, Administration, Communications, Retirement preparation, and company events for all employees while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and State labor laws.
Absenteeism
Recruitment: including- Develop and place recruitment ads, work with local high schools/tech schools to develop a training program for trades, schedule interviews, conduct background checks etc.
Schedule and plan new hire orientations
Employee record keeping and filing (seniority, pay, addresses, benefits, etc.)
Assist with the administration of various employee-health, welfare, EAP, and retirement plans
Maintain Internal Bidding system for hourly employees
Hiring – Full-time /Seasonal (job advertisement, orientation, Workday, UKG, benefits, background checks, etc.)
Headcount reporting
Provide Negotiations support.
Affirmative Action Plan data gathering and reporting
Mass Mailings to employees and retirees regarding benefits, etc.
Back up for the HR Specialist
Perform administrative HR tasks and other duties as assigned