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.
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.
JOB PURPOSE
An experienced, focused generalist HR professional with excellent interpersonal skills to provide a full comprehensive HR service. To support the HR Manager and the plants adherence Company HR Policies and procedures, legal compliance and best practice. Provide a proactive, effective professional HR service to the plant and all internal customers. You will be responsible for a diverse range of general tasks, including employee administration, monitoring employee benefits, pay queries, providing payroll with employee starter/leaver on a monthly basis, reporting on absences, working on disciplinary matters as necessary and Training & Development. Responsible for ensuring the business delivers effective training, specifically within the areas of Performance Management, Career Development and Succession Planning.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Administration of company policies and procedures
Assisting supervisors and managers in the professional investigation and action with regard to violations of company policy and procedures
Assisting in all aspects of recruitment
Provide monthly payroll information to Finance department on employee starters/leavers/changes
Apply consistent GPI employment, benefits, policies and programs where consistency will drive performance and culture development.
Produce regular reports for Plant Manager and HR Manager as required
Drive Culture initiatives that focus on engaging our employees and increasing employee engagement
Help to drive organisational performance by driving core business objectives
To coach, support managers in the use of HR policies and practices
Work in partnership with line managers on performance management, employee relations, resourcing and staff management/development
Heavy involvement in matters of employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance issues
Absence management
Delivery of induction training for new starters and conducting exit interviews for leavers
Ensuring all elements of HR administration is carried out - e.g. starters, leavers, referencing, security and compliance checks, etc.
Maintaining accurate and up-to date information on the HR system
Project work to drive continuous improvement
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGEMENT
None
SUPERVISORY
None
BUDGETARY
None
HEALTH & SAFETY
General
CUSTOMERS
Internal
3RD PARTIES
Auditors as required
SKILLS/QUALS
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in an HR department
CIPD qualification preferred
Previous experience in a large manufacturing environment
Strong organisational skills to handle high volumes of work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment while maintaining excellent delivery and quality performance
Proven oral and written communication skills to convey information clearly and effectively
Solid listening skills to gather information for understanding
Knowledge of employment law
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Approachable
Friendly/Personable
Able to relate to a wide range of people
Flexible
Can do attitude