About Us

Nekoosa is the premier manufacturer of specialty print media, with a 60-year legacy of innovation. We offer an extensive portfolio of pressure sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, specialty print media, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers used to produce general-purpose signage; window, wall, and floor graphics; waterproof menus; cut lettering and decals; and multipart forms. Headquartered in Kimberly, Wisconsin, Nekoosa has 6 locations across the U.S. and a partner, iC Group, in Aalter, Belgium. Our expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities. 

We have built an energized culture focused on growth, employee development and market leadership. Our success is rooted in our people, and we are committed to promoting work/life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Nekoosa, and leave your mark on the world.

What we are looking for 

Human Resources Generalist

Location: Las Vegas - 4855 W Harmon Ave D, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:30PM

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Please Note: Only applicants who submit a resume will be consider for the position.

Bilingual (Spanish) Human Resources Generalist

As a Site HR Generalist, your primary role involves spending significant time on the manufacturing and warehouse floor, acting as a consultant to your team, and directly observing how you can continually drive the business forward. The HR Site Generalist is responsible for assisting employees with daily queries and concerns, collaborating with management on associate-centric initiatives, and supporting HR functions such as talent, training and development, benefits and wellness, payroll and compliance, HR transactions, and administrative HR responsibilities.

 The HR Generalist’s role is to provide general Human Resources support in collaboration with other HR team members at various sites. Areas of focus may include talent, training and development, benefits and wellness, payroll and compliance, and contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and processes. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of HR functions and ensuring a positive experience for all employees.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership support 

• Administer day-to-day activities pertaining to labor relations issues for the manufacturing facilities by serving as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on employee relations matters, providing guidance, conflict resolution, and coaching. 
• Administer routine HR activities for individual employees by location and working with proper channels for the activities (job changes, comp changes hiring, terms, investigations, etc.) 
• Build strong relationships, internally within the HR team, with internal partners, as well as plant/site group key leaders. This includes conducting 1:1s with client group key leaders at the Plant Manager and/or Supervisor level. 
• Support and facilitate all safety related initiatives. 
• Promote positive employee relations and foster a culture of open communication and trust. 

 HR Administration:

Benefits

• Oversee human resource administration on an ongoing basis with a standard of excellence - benefits and 401k, recruiting and on-boarding processes for hourly and salaried positions, team member upgrade procedures, day to day team member relations, training, and recordkeeping requirements. 
• Support and help with the management of the on-boarding training schedule that is efficient and effective per new team members and that feedback session are set up in Weekly10. 
• Work with benefit/wellness specialist to manage employee disability & leave information, including supporting the interactive process with the employee. 

Payroll

• Work with site leadership to make sure that all payroll processes are been followed to make payroll accuracy and resolving issues quickly and effectively. 

HRIS

• Ensure accurate maintenance of ADP and support during implementation of UKG HRIS systems. 

 HR Advisor Support: 

• Act as support and backup to the other HR Specialist on talent, training and development, benefits and wellness, payroll and compliance. 
• Work with the rest of the HR team on stablishing and creating the HR Calendar for the HR team. 
• Manage HR administration support and oversite in collaboration with all sites
• Work with the other HR Sites on the monthly communication and corporate updates to ensure consistency across all sites. 

Skills and qualifications:

• Bilingual (English / Spanish) Required – fluent in both verbal and written forms.
• 2 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Able to build trusting relationships with all levels of employees.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations regarding HR issues.
• Degree in Human Resources. Experience will be considered in place of educational requirements.
• General HRIS knowledge
• Microsoft Office (excel, word, outlook)
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus.

What We Offer You

Benefits are the game changer! We value our employee’s health and happiness by providing new hires benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire. Our benefits may include:

• Competitive medical, dental, life, AD&D, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous annual time off allotment, including vacation (based on company service), parental leave, paid volunteer time, sick or emergency time, and 12 holidays. 
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and annual steel toe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
• 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (available to employees and their families), annual bonus program, referral bonus program (up to $1,750), STD, LTD, and much more!

A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required.

Nekoosa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at hr@nekoosa.com.