Employee Relations Representative

Schwarz Partners has an exciting opportunity available for an Employee Relations Representative in Carmel, IN! The Employee Relations Representative is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with Senior HR Management in supporting operations. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, recruiting, training, onboarding, policy implementation, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.

Schwarz Partners, LP. is one of the largest independent manufacturers of corrugated sheets and packaging materials in the U.S. Through our family of companies, we continuously build and strengthen our capabilities. You’ll find our products wherever goods are packaged, shipped, and sold—from innovative retail packaging to colorful in-store displays at pharmacies and grocers. You also may have spotted our trucks on the highway. Schwarz Partners is built around the idea that independence and innovation go hand in hand. Our structure allows us to adapt to change quickly, get new ideas off the ground, and thrive in the marketplace. Our people are empowered to tap into their talents, build their skills, and grow with us.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Provides employee relations and investigation expertise, case management, training, and consultation; assists in investigations and provides recommendations for team members and leadership.
• Administers company policies pertaining to employee relations matters; maintains relevant knowledge of employee relations, best practices and works to help drive the Company’s Leadership Principles.
• Assists the Director of Employee Relations and VP of Human Resources to ensure operational effectiveness and exceptional customer service. This will include working on employee handbook; assisting in investigations of employee matters; and training for the locations on HR and ER subjects.
• Support the HR department in implementing programs to help improve the employee experience.
• Partners with employees and management to administer and communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
• Identify HR-related opportunities for improvements – both policy and procedure – and recommend and implement potential solutions.
• Files EEO-1 report annually; and maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• In coordination with VP of HR and Recruiting function, work with managers to develop and maintain job descriptions.
• Assist Recruiting function with ads, scheduling candidates, screening candidates, and ideas for plant locations to find potential candidates.
• Assist Recruiting function in sourcing passive candidates.
• Assist Recruiting function in the development and execution of both internal and external recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Work with hiring managers on Background Checks, Random Drug Testing and New Employee On-Boarding.
• Works with candidates following offer letter acceptance on background check and drug screens and conducts new employee on-boarding.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Completes special projects by clarifying project objective; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; and developing and organizing information.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Assist HR Systems Manager in creating and maintaining employee files and records in electronic form.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Will work closely with HR team in supporting operations.
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel to locations for investigations or to deliver training.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Highest degree of integrity in all matters related to business and people.
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• HR Related Training and familiarity with the Society of Human Resources Management.
• College Degree preferred, and High School graduate required.
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
• Hands on experience on development and implementation of HR policies; procedures; and programs.

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.):

• Demonstrated success at a plant or operational level in an organization as well as a division or corporate level.
• Experience with recruiting practices and on-boarding for new employees.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience with HCM Systems – Ceridian Dayforce preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including a strong background in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills. Comfortable giving presentations to both large and small groups.

PREFERRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.):

• Ability to think critically, analyze situations from multiple viewpoints and research matters to define key issues.
• Can adapt to various situations prioritizing multiple work assignments simultaneously.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
• Significant amount of time regularly spent on the telephone and corresponding via email to individuals internally and externally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions.

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Schwarz Partners, L.P. will require that candidates have a background and credit check completed and drug screen.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.