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Job Description
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. We serve five growing and distinctive end markets, which form the basis for our five divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials. Our pro forma net sales 2021 for continuing operations amounted to EUR 2.6 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. If you’re interested in learning more about our organization, please visit . It is a very exciting time to join our organization!
Ahlstrom aims to attract, retain and energize the best people by investing in their professional development and providing them with challenging and rewarding opportunities for personal growth. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the world and in their careers. We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our employees, safeguarding the environment and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business.
Our company has tripled in size in the last five years. To support the growth in our transformation, we now have an HR Specialistrole available in the People & Culture Business Function.
About the Opportunity.
The HR Specialist will be responsible for a wide spectrum of duties in direct support of employees in a 24/7 work environment. This includes managing the plant’s Human Resources information system and benefits administration programs to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and practices as well as government regulations. This position will assist the Human Resources Manager in labor relations, salary administration, talent development and recruiting for the hourly and salaried employees.
Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities :
Assist Human Resource Manager with all aspects of labor relations including preparation, presentation, meetings, grievances, performance management, payroll issues, etc
Counsel employees on policies and procedures to ensure correct and consistent interpretation
Prepare and present orientation program for benefits, union agreement, company policies, etc
Provide benefit information to employees
Sponsor wellness committee and associated initiatives
Recruiting and hiring of hourly workforce based on approved positions
Administrator for HR System
Manage the maintenance of hourly and salaried personnel records
Assist with training programs
Coordinate the plant’s annual United Way campaign
Plan and coordinate activities associated with employee relations activities including but not limited to, picnics, Christmas parties, quarterly employee meetings, service awards, retirement recognition, etc
Sponsor and promote a safe work environment
Follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper
Minimum Occupational Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or Certificate in Human Resources Management, preferred
Five years of previous experience in Human Resources specifically in the benefit administration field
Experience with ADP Vantage HCM, and Kronos experience, a plus
Must possess a high degree of professionalism in handling confidential information
Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
Outstanding written and oral communication skills required, well as teamwork skills
Fluent written and spoken English
Ability to relate well to all employees and levels of management
Highly organized with high degree of attention to detail
Excellent time-management and interpersonal skills
Compensation and Benefits: Our company offers a Competitive Salary with Career Growth Opportunities and a Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Company Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Competitive 401(K) Plan with Company Match and Defined Contributions, Short-Term Incentive Bonus Program, and Fitness Center and Weight Watcher’s Membership Reimbursement. Other available benefits include Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and group rates available for MetLife Home & Auto Insurance as well as Nationwide Pet Insurance.
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Application Question(s):
Are you willing to work in the office each day?
Do you require visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future?
What are your base salary requirements?
Work Location: One location
