HR Generalist

Printpack is seeking an HR Generalist in Elgin, IL. This role will report to the HR Manager and support HR operations at our Elgin facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years of HR experience​ in an exempt role or similar experience

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday desired, but not required.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
• Self-starter with the ability to independently prioritize the needs of the plant and the HR function
• Trusted resource and talent coach to support plant leadership.
• Effective oral and written communication across multiple levels within the Organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Culture and Engagement

• Support and maintain Printpack Culture including Trust, Collaboration, and Teamwork
• Support, build, and maintain associate engagement at all levels
• Champion a positive culture among internal and external customers
• Model the Printpack Core Values: Treating People Right, Caring About What We Do, Being Focused on How We Achieve Results, and Doing What We Say We Will Do

Safety and Compliance

• Support safety initiatives to ensure a safe and clean workplace
• Support compliance with company policies/procedures and applicable laws (EEO, Affirmative Action, ADA, FMLA, Workers' Compensation)
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Create and edit job requisitions and job postings
• Work with Talent Acquisition through the recruiting process
• Support the onboarding process for new associates including conducting new-hire orientation, assisting with benefit enrollment, conducting stay interviews, and providing training support

Human Resource Development

• Support HR development processes: job descriptions, performance evaluations, individual development plans, training, and career development
• Serve as Workday Learning Coordinator, creating and modifying training curriculum
• Lead HR-related projects, including plant and company-wide initiatives

Benefits and Leave Administration

• Manage benefits administration, including Open Enrollment and qualifying events
• Administer and coordinate employee requests for leaves of absence

Employee Relations and Support

• Serve as support in employee relations issues, including discipline process, investigations, and coaching
• Act as an HR Business Partner to all Supervisors, Leads, and Managers
• Support the local HR Manager • Affirmative Action and Diversity - Develop the Affirmative Action Plan and facilitate action plans to address identified gaps

Payroll and Time Management

• Maintain and monitor plant time-keeping records and oversee payroll
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends

Administrative Tasks

• Administer and coordinate HR policies and programs
• Maintain employee records
• Update job knowledge through continuous learning and professional networking

Additional Responsibilities

• Help support location activities
• Other duties as assigned

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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