HR Specialist – Bilingual

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Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Pregis Corporation, a leading global provider of innovative packaging solutions, seeks a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Human Resources Specialist at its Aurora, Illinois manufacturing facility.

This individual will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day administration of human resources programs and processes including compensation, benefits, training and recruiting in the location. This role will also support employee engagement, health and safety initiatives including building a strong safety culture.

Key responsibilities and deliverables:

• Manage all aspects of talent and culture in the location; partner closely with the plant manager and leadership team to ensure a safe and engaged workforce.
• Work with Plant Manager to determine plant level staffing; participate/coordinate recruitment efforts for exempt, non-exempt, and temporary workers.
• Recruit for all hourly roles in the plant and manage all temp labor.
• Partners primarily with Plant Manager as well as other leaders to assess, respond and escalate employee issues as needed to ensure appropriate resolution.
• Complete onboarding of new employees including follow-up to ensure assimilation and engagement.
• Communicate benefit changes to employees.
• Coordinate Workers Compensation as required.
• Complete required paperwork as needed to effect employment-related changes (hiring, termination, role changes, compensation changes)
• Complete wage studies for hourly workers as needed and make recommendations regarding adjustments to maintain market competitiveness.
• Maintain a positive employee relations culture with focus on building strong communications between supervisors and team members.
• Maintain records and prepare documentation to maintain governmental and legal compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local employment laws.
• Assists with the delivery of effective EHS training to supervisors and employees.
• Participate in safety audits of operations to identify potential hazardous conditions. Participate in the implementation of safety guidelines and related health and safety communications and educational information.
• Other duties as assigned.

experience & Skills

• Associate’s degree required, bachelor’s degree a plus. Combination of education and skills will be considered.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a must.
• Flexibility to work across shifts to cover a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Requires ability to wear personal protective equipment and walk the manufacturing floor for face-to-face employee interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to all organization levels
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations exercising a calm approach. Proactive in approach; shows ownership and drive. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to deescalate situations and help manage conflict.
• Strong computer skills; intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $50-$60K.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

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