Title:  HR Coordinator III

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

The HR Coordinator assists with a variety of HR functions while working closely with the HR Manager. Primarily supports the HR Manager on a variety of duties, as assigned, including but not limited to the below.

Job Functions:

• Process Hourly Payroll on a weekly and bi-weekly basis.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits, compensation, performance appraisal programs, personnel record keeping, unemployment claims and training.
• Assist with recruiting strategies for hourly and salaried positions at the plant level.
• Coordinate the recruitment process to include screening, interviewing, selecting, and hiring candidates.
• Assist HR Manager regarding employee relations issues and recommends actions which are consistent with corporate policies.
• Provide support to management and employees on problem resolution, supervisory discretion and policy interpretation.
• Work on special projects such as the health fair, supervisor training and development, communication plans etc. coordinate background investigations and new hire paperwork.
• Maintains all records and files as required by plant/Company policy and Federal and State laws.
• Coordinate service awards.
• Scan/enter employees into timekeeping system.
• Administer and track leaves of absence, including FMLA, short-term disability, and military leaves.
• Answer employee questions on benefits, leaves of absence, and other company policies.
• Assist with the on-boarding process for all new hires.
• Provide back-up HR support to HR facility manager.
• Address accounts payable for the facility and ensure accountability for workflows.
• Support safety documentation needs for tracking and training purposes.
• Provides presentations, documents and/or letters as necessary for human resources, workers compensation, health, safety and training for the manufacturing site.
• All other duties as assigned.

 Required Skills:

• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.
• Computer Skills: SAP, MS Office, HRIS tracking.
• Requires use of all general office equipment (e.g. fax, copier, telephone, postage machine, etc.)
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform work independently and effectively.
• Detail oriented
• Self-starter
• Organized
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED required
• 4-year degree in related field strongly preferred
• 1-3 years of related human resources, payroll and/or purchasing experience, specifically experience in a converting facility is preferred
• 1-3 years of recruiting experience
• Human Resource professional certification a PLUS

Essential Job Functions:

• Must work in the plant location.
• Must be available to work Monday-Friday 8 am to 5pm
• Able to work 8 hours a day with frequent OT
• Flexibility required – able to accommodate all shifts.
• Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs
• Position requires sitting for long periods; walking and looking at a computer screen for long periods.
• Exposure to the noises of a manufacturing plant that requires ear plugs and PPE.

Pay Range:   $49,040.00 - $61,300.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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