Pratt Industries

Human Resources Generalist

Pratt Industries  •  Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)  •  13 hours ago
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Job Description

Pratt Industries is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist for the North Central Converting Division based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Direct all phases of employment including advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, placement of personnel, orientation programs, exit interviews, and unemployment compensation hearings.
    • Strong recruiting experience

    • Investigate hotline calls, employee complaints to seek positive resolution in a speedy manner.
    • Administer all employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FMLA and vacation, paid sick leave.
    • Serve as primary source of contact to managers, employees, working under the supervision of the HR Manager on all human resource related matters.
    • Maintain and administer HR reports and records as required by state and federal laws.
    • Maintain and update personnel files and I-9 files
    • Assist in managing Temporary Agencies supplying labor to the plant. And hold the Temporary Agencies accountable to Pratt Industries Hiring Criteria.
    • Comply with company policies and procedures.
    • Must be able to do some travel to any other location Divisional HR Manager designates on as needed basis.
    • Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
  • Must be able to manage multiple deadlines
    • Additional duties as assigned by management.

    LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
    • Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.
    Strong recruiting skills – Heavy volume of recruiting
    • Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution.
    • Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.
    • Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.
    • Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative.

    REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
    Ø Two to Four years’ experience

Ø Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ø Computer literate (proficient in MS Word, MS Excel)
Ø BS degree in HR Management/Business Mgmt
Ø Manufacturing experience
Ø Preferred SPHR or PHR certification

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, regulatory laws and manuals, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel)
Proficient knowledge and application of HR laws and regulations
Preferred Candidates with experience with ADP

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear, sit and stand. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment can be, at times, loud.

Qualifications

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  • Immediate paid holidays
  • Insurance benefits start on the first of the month following your date of hire
  • Up to 15% MONTHLY incentive pay
  • 401(k) with match
  • PAID vacation days
  • 12 months: 100% tuition reimbursement available

Qualifications

Strong desire to learn and grow in our fast past environment.

Preferred experience working a union facility

EEOC Statement


Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Pratt Industries

About Pratt Industries

Pratt Industries is a leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions. Founded more than 30 years ago, the company has shown dramatic growth with state-of-the-art facilities in 25 states and Mexico. Pratt is America’s fifth largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled paper, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

The Georgia-based company operates an extensive Recycling Company to supply six of the most modern, cost-effective 100% recycled paper mills – in Conyers, GA, New York City, NY, Valparaiso, IN , Shreveport, LA, Wapakoneta, OH and Henderson, KY.

Pratt is dedicated to the sustainability of the environment, its customers and its people. The cornerstone of Pratt’s mission is to protect and nurture the planet’s natural resources while reducing our impact on the environment by “Harvesting the Urban Forest.” By doing so the company also seeks to help its customers meet their environmental goals.

Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Conyers, GA
Year Founded
1987
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