Human Resources (HR) Generalist

The HR Generalist will assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources and safety functions within BW Papersystems.  This role will have responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas:  departmental development, HRIS, team member relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, safety, organizational development, executive administration, and employment.  This individual will demonstrate sound judgment, tact, interpersonal skills, a high level of respect for people, and a strong interest in building a caring culture.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Support talent acquisition by participating in interviews
• Build strong company brand through promotion of our unique culture & leadership approach
• Support new hire orientation and onboarding processes for BWP Phillips site
   

Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement

• Create and maintain weekly and monthly HRIS reporting
• Work with the HR Leadership to administer and implement company policies and practices
• Share developmental ideas for HR process improvement

Compensation and Benefits

• Track and monitor the performance/developmental review program
• Answer team member questions regarding benefit programs such as life, health, dental, and disability insurances, as well as vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance
• Partner with the wellness and activities committee and other divisional wellbeing leaders to deliver initiatives that are impactful, equitable, and engaging
• Communicate and collaborate with payroll team to ensure flow of HR information to facilitate timely payroll processing

Recordkeeping and Legal Compliance

• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure local compliance
• File documents for personnel records, benefits records, and other records as required
• Coordinate leave, ADA, and workers’ compensation processes
• Process documentation to support visa requests

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to deal effectively with a global multi-cultural team
• Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong investigation and documentation skills
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to work independently and as a team to achieve established goals
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others while striving for collaboration and demonstrating professionalism
• Critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems
• Self-motivated, high energy, creative, and innovative thinker
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and complete tasks efficiently and effectively
• Ability to analyze data gathered from diagnostic tools and HR metrics
• Immediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
   

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE

• A Bachelor’s Degree in HR or Business Administration preferred
• 5+ years of HR experience
• Workday system experience is preferred
• ADP system experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines
   

TRAVEL

Occasional Travel: 5 -10%