Summary:

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist will focus on the efficient execution of HR operations and compliance. The position will manage key HR functions across payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee engagement, while maintaining the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) relationship with Insperity. The HR Generalist will work closely with the Vice President (VP) of HR and middle management to support performance management, compensation administration, and talent development, ensuring HR processes remain efficient, compliant, and aligned with the Plastic Industry Association (PLASTICS) strategic vision and objectives and key results (OKRs). As a trusted HR partner, this individual will also contribute to fostering a positive, high-performance workplace culture, ensuring HR effectively supports PLASTICS' mission and workforce needs. 

Responsibilities:  

HR Operations & Compliance 

• Process payroll and administer benefits, coordinating with Insperity and the Controller to ensure accuracy, compliance, and employee satisfaction. 

• Manage open enrollment, retirement plans, life insurance, and other health & wellness benefits, ensuring compliance and optimizing offerings. 

• Assist the VP of HR with the creation, revision, and distribution of HR policies and procedures. 

• Maintain HR documentation, HR data integrity and personnel records, ensuring compliance and document retention policies. 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies. 

• Generate HR metrics and reports to support the VP of HR in providing strategic insights. 

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning 

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, and offer negotiations. 

• Collaborate with the Finance & Administration department and people manager to administer the onboarding process that enhances the new hire experience and retention, ensuring new hires have a smooth transition into PLASTICS. 

• Collaborate with the Finance & Administration department and people manager to administer the offboarding process, including exit interviews, system access removal, and final payroll and benefit coordination, and provide insights from exit data to improve the employee experience.  

Performance & Talent Management 

• Support the performance management program, assisting with goal setting, feedback cycles, and career development planning. 

• Partner with middle management to support employee engagement, productivity, and retention. 

• Work with the VP of HR in the administrative of the compensation program, including job classification, salary benchmarking, market competitiveness, and pay equity analysis. 

• Support talent development initiatives, including training and development programs, leadership development, and succession planning. 

Employee Culture 

• Serve as a primary point of contact for HR-related topics, providing guidance on HR best practices and escalating more complex issues as needed. 
• Partner with the VP of HR on employee engagement initiatives (e.g., annual employee engagement survey, employee recognition programs, well-being initiatives, and team-building activities) that foster a positive, inclusive, and thriving workplace culture. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs): 

• Working knowledge of core HR functions and trends, including employment laws, compliance, payroll, benefits administration, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement best practices. 

• Written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholder audiences. 

• Self-motivated with attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information. 

• Ability to prioritize and work on a variety of projects simultaneously, adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results. 

• Ability to work well autonomously and collectively to build consensus and relationships at all levels of the organization. 

• Ability to provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders. 

• An earnest work ethic and dedication to the collective success of the organization in service of our workforce and membership. 

• A commitment to promoting and working in an inclusive and diverse environment with a variety of colleagues from multiple backgrounds. 

• Demonstrate a commitment to embody and uphold PLASTICS’ core values of ethics, unity, impact, optimism, and innovation in all interactions and responsibilities. 

•  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.  

• Ability to travel (<15%). 

Education & Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or in a related field; equivalent work experience. 

• A minimum of three year's experience in a similar role or related position preferably in HR management, operations or generalist.  

• Experience working in a nonprofit, trade association, professional association, or foundation, with an understanding of mission-driven organizations and their workforce needs. 

• HR certification or certificate program (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) is a plus. 

• Experience with HR software’s and systems (e.g., Insperity, Lattice, ExecOnline, Energage) and successfully navigate and optimize technology solutions. 

About The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven organization here to support the entire plastics supply chain. We are proud to represent the nearly one million people who are employed by companies in the plastics supply chain in the United States. PLASTICS is a dynamic organization with an ambitious team, striving for growth and success. Together we shape the direction of the entire plastics industry and as a job requirement, have some fun while doing so. Employees have the opportunity to learn, develop, and impact both the industry and our association. We also encourage volunteerism. As a team we seek opportunities to improve the communities in which we work and visit including organizing riverbank clean-ups. We offer generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, well-being, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, competitive salaries, and work from home flexibility. We work hard, we play hard and we value a work-life balance! In fact, we offer unlimited paid-time off and employees take personal time off at their own discretion. PLASTICS is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, co...lor, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any factor prohibited by applicable law. To learn more about PLASTICS, visit us at plasticsindustry.org.

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