Company Summary:

Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities. Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic Ingenuity.

Role Summary:

This role will be the first point of contact for all HR questions and issues as they arise for our ~100 person facility in Maumelle, AR. This role will assist in clarifying policies and HR procedures as well as calibrate the team members and leaders on these policies and procedures. As the HR Generalist, you will receive direction and guidance from HR Leadership and the Plant Manager. You will be responsible for leading recruiting and onboarding of qualified new team members while administering the internal recruiting and selection processes. A successful candidate is a collaborative, solutions oriented, proactive and analytical HR leader who can bring creative and practical solutions to the HR team, leaders, and local team members. This role needs to ensure consistency while also thinking about continuous improvement and adding value for the site. This role is expected to keep commitments; exhibit candor and courage to establish a visible presence and point of view, to engage in spirited and constructive debate, and to hold others accountable.

Personality and Interest Profile - You may enjoy this role if you

• Appreciate complex challenges and partnering with team members to provide creative solutions while balancing employee advocacy with business strategy.
• Want to encourage and empower people to be the best version of their professional selves.
• Are an experienced HR professional who is looking for a part-time role OR you have some experience in HR and want a position that will broaden your HR skills.

Accountable for:

• Coaching team members and managers regarding employee relations issues including performance and discipline in line with business culture, core values, and legal.
• Conducting workplace investigations.
• Driving employee engagement and satisfaction through promotion of a positive team member experience.
• Ensuring effective talent management including recruitment, assessment and development as the organization grows.
• Assisting managers in assessing and identifying resources to meet employee/departmental training needs and encouragement of employees to continuously develop their skills in their field of work.
• Applying relevant US, and state employment laws and other human resources compliance issues, as well as remaining current on these topics.
• Assisting team members as needed with questions regarding any aspects of their employment.
• Interacting regularly with front line team members which may include walking and spending time on the floor, filling in for packers and inspectors when breaks need to be given, performing regular climate checks with team members, etc.
• Maintaining and optimizing site HR compliance protocol and practices.
• Performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year of human resources generalist or HR business partner experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Must model the highest degree of moral and ethical behavior
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills are essential

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, or other business-related or social science field
• Demonstrated success translating business strategies into organizational and HR strategies and actions.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of seated work
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry
• Attention to detail

Schedule:

Onsite 20-24 hours per week with some flexibility. Must be able to work on Mondays from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm when onboarding new team members and at least 3 days per week. Our preference is to have some overlap during the week to cover 2nd shift (2:30 - 10:30 pm) and 3rd shift (10:30 pm to 6:30 am) team members as well. We can arrange a schedule that is mutually acceptable.

Plastic Ingenuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us.