Human Resources (HR) Generalist

About the role

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: The HR Generalist will assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources and safety functions within BW Papersystems. This role will have responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: departmental development, HRIS, team member relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, safety, organizational development, executive administration, and employment. This individual will demonstrate sound judgment, tact, interpersonal skills, a high level of respect for people, and a strong interest in building a caring culture.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
• Support talent acquisition by participating in interviews
• Build strong company brand through promotion of our unique culture & leadership approach
• Support new hire orientation and onboarding processes for BWP Phillips site
• Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement
• Create and maintain weekly and monthly HRIS reporting
• Work with the HR Leadership to administer and implement company policies and practices
• Share developmental ideas for HR process improvement
• Compensation and Benefits
• Track and monitor the performance/developmental review program
• Answer team member questions regarding benefit programs such as life, health, dental, and disability insurances, as well as vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance
• Partner with the wellness and activities committee and other divisional wellbeing leaders to deliver initiatives that are impactful, equitable, and engaging
• Communicate and collaborate with payroll team to ensure flow of HR information to facilitate timely payroll processing
• Recordkeeping and Legal Compliance
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure local compliance
• File documents for personnel records, benefits records, and other records as required
• Coordinate leave, ADA, and workers' compensation processes
• Process documentation to support visa requests

Requirements

• Ability to deal effectively with a global multi-cultural team
• Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong investigation and documentation skills
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to work independently and as a team to achieve established goals
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others while striving for collaboration and demonstrating professionalism
• Critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems
• Self-motivated, high energy, creative, and innovative thinker
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and complete tasks efficiently and effectively
• Ability to analyze data gathered from diagnostic tools and HR metrics
• Immediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE
• A Bachelor's Degree in HR or Business Administration preferred
• 5+ years of HR experience
• Workday system experience is preferred
• ADP system experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines
• TRAVEL
• Occasional Travel: 5 -10%
• Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
• Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifica

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