Human Resources Generalist

THE COMPANY                                                                                  

Little Rapids Corporation (LRC) is a specialty paper manufacturer and converter of paper, film, cotton, and nonwoven materials. The company’s headquarters is in Green Bay and is privately held with annual sales of over $200 million and 450 employees at three Wisconsin locations. The business has two divisions that sell a wide variety of products in the healthcare, beauty, flexographic printing, and specialty paper markets. Rapids Green Bay supplies printed film, paper, and nonwovens. Rapids Shawano has three paper machines that manufacture tissue, machine glazed, and wet crepe paper.  Graham Professional manufactures and sells one-time use products into the healthcare and beauty markets through a network of national and regional distributors. 

With its family ownership dating back to 1947, the company is guided by a strong and positive culture. LRC’s purpose is remarkably simple: to bring together all their people’s talents and energies to create an outstanding organization that delivers true value to their customers. The four core values of the business are lived out by ownership and top leadership and serve as a guide to all interactions, behavior, expectations, and strategic initiatives. These values are:

• Care: Take Care of One Another & Always Be Transparent
• Act: Dream Big, Think Big, Act Big, Create Contagious Energy
• Learn: Improve Every Day while Being Humble
• Serve: Do Great Things & Be Easy to Work With

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist will perform duties in all the main HR disciplines including talent acquisition, performance management, benefits, compliance, and employee relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with department leaders on the recruitment process for hourly associates, including job posting, resume screening, interview scheduling and participation, extending employment offers, managing pre-employment screening processes, and coordinating orientation. Additionally, partner with the Senior HR Manager to facilitate the salaried recruitment process.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly associates. Address employee payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies. Update and maintain wage adjustments.
• Oversee employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits. Assist employees with inquiries and enrollment.
• Administer workers compensation programs, ensuring timely reporting, claims management, and coordination with insurance providers.
• Administer leave of absences, including FML, short-term disability, and long-term disability leaves.
• Assist in managing employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Ensure company policies and procedures are in compliance.
• Respond to associate and leader inquiries regarding policies, procedures, guidelines, and programs and provide guidance and interpretation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and documentation, including employee files, attendance, and timekeeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA. 

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, or similar field
• 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing, converting, or an industrial setting is preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to collaborate, inspire, and influence others
• Knowledge of HR policies and regulations
• Results oriented and will operate with a sense of urgency
• Adaptable and flexible mindset
• Able to effectively communicate at all organizational levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred by not required. Ability to quicky embrace new systems and technology.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to work in a normal manufacturing environment including sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time; climbing stairs; operating various standard office equipment; reaching; bending; twisting; crawling; speaking on the telephone, etc.  The ability to wear the required personal protection gear (i.e. hearing, eye and foot protection) and tolerate loud noise (maximum of 95 dB).

Benefits:

Little Rapids Corporation offers a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short term & long-term disability, and life insurance, health savings account, retirement plan, 401K plan with a 100% company match on the 1^st 6%, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

For more information on the company, please visit: www.littlerapids.com