GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This job description does not contain all of the tasks and responsibilities but is a guide to the performance of the work. The HR & Office Assistant supports the HR Manager and the Plant Manager in their tasks and responsibilities regarding field human resources and other office requirements.
Within the strategy of the company safety and environment have top priority which is guaranteed by quality, order and cleanliness and training at every position in the organization.
SAFETY
With Sonoco Plastics BV every employee is:
- Obligatory to act according to safety procedures and instructions.
- Responsible for the safety of himself, his colleagues and his work location.
- Obligatory to report (nearly) accidents / unsafety situations immediately and responsible for taking care of the proper written settlement thereof.
- Responsible for the general order and cleanliness of his immediate environment and work location.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strong alignment with the HR Team
- Representation of the company to 3rd parties (authorities, health insurance, etc.) in local language
- Personnel administration incl. processing of all correspondence
- Supporting employees in all labour law related inquiries that impact the existing employment with Sonoco
- Recording working hours, sick days and vacation days (T&A)
- Creation and amendment of employment contracts, statements and references
- Creation of evaluations, reports and statistics
- Close cross-functional collaboration on projects with colleagues at the plant
- Contact person for internal stake holders in all matters concerning the field of human resource
- Carries out work which is assigned by the HR Manager.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE and BEHAVIOUR
- HBO education in the field of human resource management
- Relevant professional experience in the field of human resources
- Able to work independently and in supra-regional team context
- Good knowledge of Dutch labor law and collective labor law
- Good administrative skills
- Ability to work in a team, strong communication skills, reliability and hands-on mentality
- Excellent knowledge of Dutch and English language, spoken and written; knowledge of German language is an advantage.
- Good computer skills and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of the software used (workday, Kronos) is an advantage
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
What We Do
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a leading manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With more than 19,000 employees working in 34 countries, Sonoco serves many of the world’s best-known brands.
Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world.
It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life.
Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.
Learn more at Sonoco.com