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About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

This HR Coordinator role is responsible for providing Human Resources support to the Elk Grove Village, IL plant. Activities include: employee relations, recruiting and staffing, performance management, compensation, benefits, conflict resolution/management, communication, training and HR process coordination, etc. This position plays a key role in supporting daily HR operations and delivering a positive employee experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the accurate and timely processing of payroll by reviewing employee timecards, entering rate changes, and processing shoe reimbursement forms.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits, compensation, performance appraisal programs, personnel record keeping, and training.
• Assist with recruiting strategies for hourly and salaried positions at the plant level.
• Coordinate the recruitment process to include screening, interviewing, selecting, and hiring candidates.
• Assist HR Manager regarding employee relations issues and recommends actions which are consistent with corporate policies.
• Coordinate pre-employment background check and drug screenings.
• Provide support to management and employees on problem resolution, supervisory discretion and policy interpretation.
• Work on special projects such as the health fair, supervisor training and development, communication plans etc.
• Maintains all records and files as required by plant/Company policy and Federal and State laws.
• Coordinate service awards.
• Assist with attendance tracking, timekeeping questions, and documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Administer and track leaves of absence, including FMLA, short-term disability, and military leaves.
• Answer employee questions on benefits, leaves of absence, and other company policies.
• Post available openings on internal job bid board.
• Assist with the on-boarding process for all new hires.
• Provide back-up HR support to HR facility manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous HR experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Career Level

Competencies

Business Acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Influence Skills
Self-Starter
Negotiation Skills
Organization Skills
Results Oriented

Pay Range

$61,900.00 - $77,300.00

GPI Benefits Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.

Requisition: 16860