Human Resources Clerk - Plastic Express

Company Overview

Come join a winning Team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 18 warehouse locations and 37 rail terminals across the US. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some Non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 190 trucks, with approximately 227 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 500 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition.

Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our “Can Do” tradition.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Summary:

Initial point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and external partners.  Must have experience with HR procedures and the ability to effectively and efficiently multitask various administrative tasks in a timely manner.  Responsible for preparing and providing various reports and analytics for the organization within the HR Department. Maintain in-depth knowledge of recruitment strategies and assist new hires with onboarding process and tracking. Provide administrative support to the HR Department as directed to include record-keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry; ensure the HR Department supports employees while conforming to labor laws.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization
• Update internal databases (e.g. record sick or medical, personal leave)
• Prepare HR documents and participate in HR projects
• Create regular reports on HR related metrics (e.g. turnover rates)
• Answer routine employee queries about HR-related issues
• Prepare monthly employee census and provide to leadership as needed/requested
• Assist with recruitment and interview process; track status of candidates in HRIS and respond with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process
• Perform clerical functions (e.g. make photocopies; scan and email documents; etc.)
• Prepare and maintain employee files and file documents into appropriate employee files
• Assist or prepare correspondence as requested
• Assist with tracking and managing of Worker’s Comp cases as needed
• Maintain vacation/sick leave accruals and balances
• Supplies: Order all company supplies and ensure accurate distribution to locations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field or 3 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with HR software (e.g. HRIS or HRMS) and payroll systems
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications, in particular)
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects
• Strong phone, email, and in-person communication skills

Preferred Education and Experience

• Some advanced education or working toward an advanced degree

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Licenses/Certificates:  None

Skills:

• Proven interpersonal skills; relationship development and management
• Ability to work independently and as part of team
• Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact
• Detailed oriented with a tenacious focus on results; ability to meet objectives and deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and adhere to professionalism at all times in the workplace
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products at the following levels:
  • Word, Excel, Outlook: Intermediate level of skill
  • PowerPoint: Basic level of skill
• Global and cultural awareness
• Customer service experience
• Experience dealing with confidential materials

Supervisory Responsibility:  This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment:  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers/scanners.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Travel:  Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Benefits and Perks

• Family health benefit packages
• Vacation pay after a year
• Holiday pay
• Company matching 401k retirement program, after a year of employment

• $23.00 per hour, based on experience

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at any time at the discretion of management.

In line with Plastic Express’ Environmental Promise, the hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep; specifically, making a conscious effort to prevent pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment and ensure any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up.