Human Resources Generalist

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Job Description: 

This role is based in Plant City, FL

This position serves as the Human Resources Generalist for the Plant City, Florida manufacturing plant, which employs approximately 225 Team Members. The HR Generalist works in conjunction with the HR Manager to support team members at the facility. The position is responsible for supporting human resource practices and objectives, which will create business value through strategic management of the workforce while aligning Human Resources and the Business strategy.

Specific Job Activities: 

• Collaborate in a team-based environment; providing excellent, friendly and responsive customer service to team members and managers.
• Actively maintain HRIS database and personal files to ensure record compliance; accountable in following up with managers and/or team members for incomplete information.
• Interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Support the benefits administration process by maintaining working knowledge of the company’s benefit plans, lead open enrollment functions including team member education, communication and wellness activities.
• Proactively address Team Member concerns by answering questions and/or facilitating resolution of concerns.
• Support all team member initiatives and practices including recruitment, talent, leadership development, retention, engagement, performance and talent management.
• Manage and maintain administration compliance of FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA in conjunction with the leave manager North America Packaging.
• Manage end-to-end hourly and salary recruiting including; recruiting partnering with the talent acquisition team. 
• Lead and support the onboarding/exiting process to include; orientation, retention programs, exit interview and administration functions.
• Manage processes connected with payroll administration to confirm accurate and timely payrolls.
• Proactively conduct investigations, escalating issues/concerns and advising of conflict resolutions.
• Communicate changes in HR Related policies and benefit plans.
• Maintain effective health/safety policy and procedures to comply with corporate and regulatory requirements, these activities include but are not limited to Safe Operating Procedures, Lockout/Tagout, Hearing Conservation, Fall Prevention/Protection, and Powered Industrial Trucks
• Perform day to day administration and maintenance of all HR department’s system.
• Perform other related duties and projects as required and assigned.
• Lead Administrative & Compliance HR Functions.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field of study
• Minimum of 3 years HR experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, determine appropriate solutions and resolve sensitive problems.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation; ability to provide service and remain focused even during emotionally charged circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communication with team members at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Organization and time management skills with expert attention to detail, ability to use independent judgement effectively.
• A highly proactive, solution-oriented approach to work and interactions.
• Strong team player skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Experience utilizing HRIS and ATS.
• Preferred: 3 + years' experience with Workday and/or Kronos timekeeping.