Job Description

HIRING BONUS UP TO $1,500 PAID WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT

Alpha Packaging, a global, industry leader in plastic bottle manufacturing is searching for a dedicated and experienced HR REPRESENTATIVE to work with our team in our Salt Lake City facility. The opening is a full-time, direct hire opportunity, with competitive compensation, and the following benefits:

We offer the following compensation/benefits package:

· STARTING WAGES COMMENSURATE WITH YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

· QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE BONUSES

· $1,500 RETENTION BONUS

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· FSA / HSA

· 401k Plans WITH 50% match up to 12% of base salary

· Tuition Reimbursement – job related courses

· Company paid life insurance, short-term & long-term disability

· Employee Assistance Program

· Employee Discount Program

This is a unique operator career where you will leverage your technical ability to ensure molds and tooling are up to Alpha Packaging standard.

Alpha Packaging is a multi-national blow molding and related plastics technology organization known for its outstanding products and employees. As part of our continuing growth, we are looking for individuals who are looking for steady and predictable work that have the capacity to grow with our organization. We are open year-round, 24/7.

JOB SUMMARY

The HR Representative provides human resources and administrative support to the local Plant management for a variety of human resources related matters, including talent management, employee relations, along with benefit and payroll administration

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs payroll administration utilizing Kronos system; including processing of deductions, taxes, garnishments and unemployment taxes; maintains employee records and prepares reports, including employment verifications, as needed.
• Reconciles payroll to established Corporate Payroll protocols.
• Ensures that supervisors and managers are properly trained and effectively editing timecards for accurate pay and attendance purposes.
• Assist with recruitment and selection for all permanent and temporary positions; manages job postings, conducts initial candidate screening, conducts phone and personal interviews candidates and coordinates interviewing with hiring manger/team.
• Administers post-offer employment processes including initiating and verifying background/reference checks and substance testing to confirm employment offers; assists hiring managers to prepare onboarding schedule for new hires and conducts new employee orientation.
• Maintains personnel and departmental records, (including but not limited to; personnel files, pay related documents, and medical, immigration and training files), according to legal requirements and company procedure for record management.
• Provides assistance with the benefits administration of all company health and welfare programs including medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, FMLA, AD&D, and retirement 401(k). Presents benefit information to employees as assigned.
• Supports HR Manager to provide information on company HR policies and procedures, benefits programs, and HR initiatives.
• Assists with performance management and merit planning processes to ensure it is administered in a timely and consistent manner.
• Support managers in the handling of employee relations issues, provides open-door access to employees in need and escalates issues per set guidelines to Corporate HR and conducts exit interviews and processes for separated employees.
• Assists Operations in maintaining monthly training logs for safety and OSHA compliance.
• Responsible for supporting the facility with compliance of all federal, state and local employment law matters.
• Required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Background in employment practices, organizational development, recruiting and retention, payroll processing, compensation and benefit administration. Strong fit with the members of the management team and the ability to work with all levels of employees within the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels within the organization, excellent organizational, planning and people skills, ability to lead initiatives that require project management and comfort in interacting and influencing at all levels within the organization.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with a focus on results and quality. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation. Understanding of, and ability to assist with the resolution of employee performance management and conflict issues effectively. Individual must exhibit a high level of personal integrity and reliability on both organizational and business issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload. Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws. Performs work at a highly professional level. Ability to use discretion and independent judgment. Proficient in the following areas: Presentation skills, time management, professional speaking, project management, report and business writing, conflict resolution, analytical skills, good problem solving and decision-making skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources preferred; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Human Resources and/or payroll experience, Kronos experience preferred.
• Experience handling human resources in a manufacturing environment

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Suite word processing software—highly proficient in Excel and HRIS reporting; preferably with Kronos Workforce Ready Payroll and HR system.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use vision, hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alpha Packaging recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Company Description

Alpha Packaging is a multi-national blow molding and related plastics technology organization known for its outstanding products and employees. As part of our continuing growth, we are looking for individuals who are looking for steady and predictable work that have the capacity to grow with our organization. At Alpha Packaging, we are always looking for quality minded individuals who want to contribute to and benefit from our continued growth. We are seeking people who work hard, have fun and make a personal commitment to delivering exceptional results. Alpha Packaging offers a choice array of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best in our industry. From our base salary, incentive package to our 401(k), health care, dental, vision and other plans, we strive to take care of the talented people who make our company great. Come join our winning team and be rewarded for the value you help create. Alpha Packaging has nine (9) locations as follows: •Cleveland, Ohio •Ypsilanti, Michigan •Bethlehem, Pennsylvania •St. Louis, Missouri •Salt Lake City, Utah •Jacksonville, Florida •Winona, Minnesota – Technigraph Decorating •Vancouver, Canada •Roosendaal, Netherlands