HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

Overview :

Berry Global : At Berry, we are committed to our mission of Always Advancing to Protect whats Important. With $13 billion in revenue, we are a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. We operate over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employ over 48,000 individuals.

Are you looking for an inclusive organization with a fast-paced environment? We work with many of the worlds leading brands to bring them value-added protection solutions. We foster an environment of team players who embrace our strong ties to the communities in which we work and serve. Become part of a place where your work is valued. Join our growing team today.

Responsibilities : PURPOSE

The human resource coordinator p rovides general and specialized support for the Human Resources Department in employment, compensation, unemployment insurance, benefits, employee relations, retirement programs, training, and other related areas. Support activities include report generation, presentation graphics, electronic data management, filing, and record keeping.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and maintains employee personnel files, records, and information; processes personnel transactions and records employee information such as personal data, compensation, benefits, and termination data; answers inquiries from outside agencies to verify employment status.
• Processes hourly and salaried employee payroll in Kronos timekeeping system; maintains vacation requests and shift calendar.
• Maintains databases and spreadsheets on attendance, personal days, and corrective disciplines.
• Verifies accuracy of information for all employees through the Self Service system during annual benefits open enrollment period; verifies accuracy of information for new hires and status changes.
• Conducts new hire and employee benefits onboarding / orientation; responds to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other employment and policy questions.
• Prepares documentation on terminations to ensure that employee receives COBRA notification and other legally required information; provides documentation for unemployment claims to requesting agencies.
• Manages the leave process by reviewing requests for leaves of absence (STD, LTD, FMLA) and forwards to Human Resources Manager for review; maintains up-to-date information on all leaves of absences and ensures that appropriate documentation is on file to support requests.
• Engages employees in the interactive process for all medical leave requests to ensure proper procedures are followed and documented; processes medical leave requests after approval by Human Resources Manager.
• Participates in employee of choice safety, quality, engagement, and inspection programs.
• Assists with a variety of reporting requirements by gathering data, developing reports or maintaining files. Reports may include attendance, headcount, Affirmative Action, turnover, leaves of absence and disability payments.
• Administer various human resources plans and procedures and assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; administers and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manuals.
• Promptly processes weekly and bi-weekly payroll checks (verification of time entries, check printing, verification and distribution). Does follow-up of check discrepancies and takes corrective action.
• Processes receipt vouchers for invoices required for maintaining the departments hiring activities; follows up on discrepancies. Prepares a monthly report on hires / terminations for the facility.
• Performs clerical functions, type letters and memos, posts and distributes. Exercises independent judgment in the performance of duties as well as performing other general office duties not consistent with the personnel function.
• Responsible for adhering to and executing the applicable Environmental Health & Safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for all employees according to Berry, local, state, and federal requirement-regulations.

Qualifications : QUALIFICATIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English; bi-lingual skills a plus. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed. Working knowledge of business English, spelling, office practices and procedures; departmental rules and regulations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to do functional math; i.e. adding, subtracting, multiplying and division. Has ability to operate a calculator by touch.