DAK AMERICAS LLC Hiring for Human Resources Generalist at Richmond, Indiana Full Time

Company Information

DAK Americas is a globally competitive supplier of Terephthalic acid (TPA) – Monomers, Polyethylene Terephthalate Resins (PET) and Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) for the western hemisphere. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi.

We are committed to offering sustainable manufacturing solutions to our customers and communities as a leading supplier of GreenPET (recycled and renewable raw materials), processing over 5 billion plastic bottles annually and spearheading a true circular PET economy.

DAK Americas is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico’s largest corporations.

Summary of Position

The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day tactical functions that directly support DAK Americas Human Resources Department.
• Apply broad understanding of company policies and practices, company organization and management structure.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications and an understanding of personnel and compensation processes.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to further optimize Human Resources efforts while remaining complaint.
• Support the onboarding process of new hires: administer and monitor prescreening activities, schedule and facilitate new hire orientation and training, maintain new hire documentation.
• Communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations to employees and leadership.
• Assists in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
• Ensures legal compliance of HR state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and/or procedures as required.
• Related duties as assigned.

DAK Americas LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. DAK Americas LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Human Resources or Business Administration is preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources required.
• Understanding of major HR processes and procedures such as interviewing, training, job documentation, employee/labor relations, compensation and benefits, staffing, employee development, safety and health, and legal and corporate compliance.
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills.
• Successfully work in a fast paced environment and able to deal with ambiguity and change.
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment and as an individual contributor.
• Intermediate to Advanced skill with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• The following is a plus:
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • HRIS system management