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Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.

We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.

Job Summary

Assist in the Human Resource functions of the Andalusia and Albertville, AL manufacturing facilities including safety, security, employee relations, salary/wage administration, benefits, training, and communications in addition to the recruiting function. Strive to continuously improve the department to meet the needs of the Company, employees, and community. Represent the plant with local, state, and federal agencies as related to personnel, safety, and public relations.

Essential Functions

• Administer the compensation and benefits program for all employees. Update and inform employees of program changes.
• Assisting HR Manager with Albertville location duties as assigned
• Develop and/or administer employee training programs to ensure compliance with government requirements.
• Maintain good employee relations and communication between workforce and the management team. Spending time on the production floor daily interacting with shop floor employees will be critical to developing effective employee relations.
• Coordinate the safety, security, and health programs in accordance with OSHA, local, state, and federal requirements. Interact with team members, supervisors, and department managers to ensure the safety program is managed in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal and company directives. Develop and maintain EEO/AAP programs.
• Develop and maintain site security programs to comply with standard security practices and customer audit requirements.
• Provide guidance, support, training, and resources as part of the Albertville/Andalusia team.
• Interpret and administer company policies, procedures and programs related to employment, wage and salary administration, orientation, and training. Analyze the effectiveness of the policies and recommend revision when deemed appropriate. Author policies and procedures to fit site-specific needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Keep all documentation and information strictly confidential.
• Additional administrative duties at Andalusia facility as needed.
• Participate in corporate HR programs and act as a resource for other company HR professionals where needed.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining personnel records.

Required

Job Qualifications

• Possess a basic to advanced understanding of word processing and spreadsheet applications, preferably MS Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to travel to Albertville location on occasion.
• Team building and organizational skills.
• Must be able to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Environment

Incumbent works in an office/manufacturing environment. Individual will work on average 45 hrs./week. Requires prolonged sitting (80%) and occasional walking/standing (20%). Requires twisting, stooping/bending, squatting/kneeling, and reaching above, at or below shoulders. Requires lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. on a regular basis and occasionally up to 25 lbs. Visual requirements include near/far acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision. Required safety equipment in manufacturing area.

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