HR Generalist

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

 

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

 

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

 

This HR Generalist role is responsible for providing Human Resources support to the Portland, OR plant.  Lead HR activities including: payroll, hourly recruiting and staffing, employee orientation, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, conflict resolution/management, training, and HR process coordination. Develop, implement and coordinate HR policies and procedures.  Support a work environment that maximizes involvement and contributions of employees. 

 

Job Functions:

• Act as first point of contact to employees and management in the use of human resource programs and processes.
• Process payroll for hourly employees utilizing WorkBrain.  Interface with Corporate Payroll.
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotions and employee benefits.
• Provide month-end reports on headcount, attendance, and overtime
• Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, payroll, performance appraisals and employee benefits.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation and assist with the 90-day onboarding of new and transitioning employees
• Partner with hiring managers to determine staffing needs/levels, recruiting strategy and implements strategies in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits, compensation, performance appraisal programs, personnel record keeping, unemployment claims and training.
• Ensure compliance with the affirmative action programs.
• Assist HR Business Partner Manager regarding employee relations issues and recommend actions which are consistent with corporate policies.
• Assist HR Business Partner Manager regarding labor relations issues, contract interpretation, and recommend actions which are consistent with the collective bargaining agreement; ensure timelines are met throughout the grievance procedure.
• Participates on strategic, annual or ad-hoc HR projects, representing the HR geographic location, presenting perspective, feedback and data that aids in the overall decision making/ design process; assists with the local implementation, administration and ongoing oversight of programs
• Assist with preparing materials for delivering, and conducting employee meetings, such as quarterly plant meetings, annual benefits enrollment, anti-harassment/code of conduct training, culture meetings, employee training meetings, committee m