Human Resources Generalist

Opus Packaging – Jackson is a premier packaging company and supplier of corrugated products. Our philosophy and values are the backbone of Opus, but it’s our employees who bring them to life. We know that the most important component of a thriving business is a thriving team.

We are currently searching for an experienced Human Resources Generalist for our Jackson, MI location. As an HR Generalist you can expect to learn a wide variety of HR practices by supporting day-to-day HR functions and completing projects related to Human Resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Manages employee relations.

• Handles employee relations counseling and maintains open communication for employees.
• Performs employee service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
• Assist Plant Manager & Supervisors with employee issues.
• Administers Company’s Progressive Discipline Policy; conducts investigations and documents findings; Issues employee disciplinary warnings.
• Assists Supervisors in creating Performance Improvement Plans.
• Performs outplacement counseling and exit interviews, and processes termination documentation.

Maintains Recruitment and Onboarding efforts at plant level.

• Manages talent acquisition for exempt and nonexempt personnel (excluding managerial levels and above); writes and places job advertisements; and attends or holds job fairs.
• Oversees the employment of temporary employees.
• Prescreens applicants; schedule interviews and participates in the interview processes.
• Makes job offers; administers pre-employment tests; conducts reference checks and background checks; verifies I-9 documentation and maintains file.
• Conducts new hire orientation, and benefit enrollment for new employees.
• Prepares new employee files.

Monitors the Performance Evaluation Process at plant level.

• Generates and releases new hire and annual performance evaluations to supervisors.
• Approves performance evaluations and makes compensation recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks completions of evaluations.

Champions Employee Engagement efforts at plant level.

• Conducts Employee Surveys and participate in survey results workshops.
• Plan and coordinate employee events and recognition programs.
• Make recommendations and participate in the development of new employee engagement approaches.

Promotes employee Training and Development at plant level.

• Conducts new hire safety training.
• Assess employee training needs; work with managers and supervisors and assist with training development plans.
• Research training options, schedule and coordinate employee training.
• Maintains training Matrix and employee training files.

Maintains Human Resource Management System [ADP].

• Inputs employee information, status changes, payroll deductions, wage garnishments, benefit enrollments into the HRMS (ADP).
• Monitors Time and Attendance records.
• Assists in bi-weekly payroll processing, verifies payroll register.
• Compiles reports as needed.
• Becomes proficient with ADP modules.

Participates in departmental goals and processes.

• Attends departmental meetings; assists in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to establishing goals.
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Implements personnel policies and procedures.

Assists with Company’s Safety and Health program.

• Assists in monitoring safety compliance.
• Assists EHS Manager with incident reporting process, corrective actions, sending employees for drug testing, and supports disciplinary measures if needed.
• Places worker compensations claims with insurance company. Liaisons with workers compensation personnel for employee return to work plans; monitors the employee’s return to work status.

Admin Responsibilities

• Assists HR Manager with various research projects and/or special projects.
• Assists or prepares correspondence.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as requested.
• Helps to maintain company organization charts and employee directory.
• Creates forms or reports needed by supervisors/managers (ex. Probationary progress report, Employee Rosters, supervisor checklist etc.)
• Completes unemployment paperwork.
• Processes employment verification.
• Maintenance of DOT files
• Maintains Employee Files (scans and attaches employee documents into files).

What you need to be successful at Opus Packaging:

• Minimum of five years human resources experience.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Proficient with time management and planning skills. Ability to prioritize, plan work activities, develop realistic action plans, attentive to details and work independently.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills as well as good listening skills.
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

It would be nice if you had:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or Business.
• Five to seven years human resource experience.
• HR Certification: SHRM-CP or PHR
• Proficient knowledge in ADP (payroll, HR Solutions, benefit administration).

As part of the Opus team, you’ll never be treated like just a number. We’re a family and we are honored by everyone who chooses to join us. In addition to delivering the best possible products to our customers, we strive to create the best possible work environment for our team. At Opus we invest in each other and in our communities. Apply today and grow with us!