Berlin Packaging LLC Hiring for Human Resources Generalist Job at Clinton, PA Full Time

Berlin Packaging is the nation’s premier supplier of rigid packaging and packaging components. We are a $2.6 billion-dollar company with 30+ straight years of record growth.

Don’t know what makes the rigid packaging industry special? Well, chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! Imagine yourself walking into your favorite big-box store. Take a mental look around and think about every glass, plastic, or metal package you see. Berlin Packaging touches virtually every market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and now, cannabis too.

Next, combine that with an award-winning culture. Our 1,000+ employees are high-performing – and importantly, collaborative – entrepreneurs who blow through obstacles and embody an “Anything is Possible!” mindset. We love it here. Our engagement scores are 3x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.

Now you understand why since 1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 10x faster than our industry!

And we’re not done yet.

In order to continue our record growth streak, we need people like YOU to join our team! Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Human Resources Generalist who will provide generalist support to assigned branches or regions. This is a tactical role providing HR support, direction, and services consistent with the Berlin Values. This position will report to Rebecca Marshall, Director, HRBP.

Key Accountabilities:

• Partners with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
• Works closely with branch leadership, and HR Director in resolving and coaching on employee performance or disciplinary issues.
• Manage and resolve complex employee and labor relations issues, conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations, as needed.
• Develops a positive working relationship with temporary staffing agencies, maximizing their effectiveness.
• Participates in branch staff meetings to ensure an integrated business partnership and strong link with strategy and the direction of the business.
• Partner with hiring managers on local recruiting and selection processes and practices to include sourcing, interview and selection, onboarding, and training of new hires.
• Assess employee engagement and partner with local leadership and HR Director to develop action plans to ensure a positive, engaging, and supportive work environment.
• Leverages system generated reports to conduct regular audits and provide relevant reports to Regional leadership and HR Director
• Participates in various HR projects as required
• Primary work schedule is 1st shift yet should be accessible to all production shifts. (1st and 2nd shifts)
• Serve as an advisor and coach to employees around career development and performance improvement.
• Consistently ensure that employment policies, procedures, and practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and are consistent with the organization’s values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, business or related field.
• SPHR or PHR certification a plus.
• 3+ years of HR experience, with experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment-based laws.
• Effective communication skills, leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Broad knowledge of HR practices including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, benefits, compensation, training, and organizational development.
• Excellent project management, organizing and planning skills, and a results orientation.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in establishing and maintaining good working relationship with management and employees at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and handle multiple issues that can be of a sensitive nature.
• Ability to travel 10%.
• Ability to critically analyze HR data for the purpose of identifying trends and preparing HR plans (i.e. performance management tracking, HR scorecard, retention rates, etc.)
• Demonstrates tact and diplomacy and maintains discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive employee data

Working Environment:

• Office and Warehouse environment.

Total Rewards:

• FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)
• Bonus Eligible: Corporate Improshare
• Bonus Eligible: WINGS

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.