HR Specialist

TL;DR

HR Specialist (Manufacturing): Administer HR programs including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and compliance with an accent on employee relations, attendance management, and labor law adherence. Focus on handling insurance claims, maintaining employee records, headcount reporting, and supporting negotiations.

Onsite in Waterville, ME, USA

Company

Global provider of sustainable packaging solutions ensuring hygiene and safety of food and drink worldwide.

What you will do

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers on recruiting, onboarding, benefits, training, and compliance.
• Administer programs for attendance, discipline, employee relations, compensation, and records retention.
• Handle insurance claims, worker’s compensation, disability, and retiree billing.
• Manage internal bidding system, hiring processes, headcount and end-of-month reporting.
• Support affirmative action plans, negotiations, mass mailings, and company events.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or relevant experience.
• 5 years administrative and clerical experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
• Strong communication skills in a manufacturing environment.

Nice to have

• Good verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, maintain confidentiality and accuracy amid interruptions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401K, pension.
• Paid Time Off and holiday pay emphasizing work-life balance.
• Nontraditional perks: online learning, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, wellness program, onsite medical staff, mentorship programs.
• Culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and support for personal and professional growth.

Hiring process

• Submit application for review.
• Schedule interviews with selected applicants.