HR Generalist

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. Plastic Express operates from 23 full-service facilities, more than 20 bulk terminals, and 43 railcar terminals offering more than 8,500 railcar spots across the country. We are located near 9 major ports in the U.S. and rely heavily on our rail infrastructure to handle imports/exports as well as regional distribution.

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 250 trucks, with approximately 250 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 600 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.

Responsible for running daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department to include being a primary point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and external partners. Main administrative duties include maintaining personnel records, managing HR documents and updating internal databases. Responsible for preparing and providing various reports and analytics for the organization within the HR Department. Also responsible for record-keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry, and ensuring the HR Department supports employees while conforming to labor laws.

• Organize and maintain personnel records
• Update internal databases (e.g., manage Leave of Absence (LOA) spreadsheet)
• Prepare monthly employee census and provide to leadership as needed/requested
• Answer routine employee queries about HR-related issues
• Act as a resource for payroll/HR contacts to ensure their understanding and compliance with payroll and HR policies and regulations
• Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the AVP of HR or VP of People and Culture
• Perform clerical functions (e.g., make photocopies; scan and email documents; etc.)
• Prepare new-employee files and file documents into appropriate employee files
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications
• Complete special projects by clarifying project objectives, setting timetables and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information and fulfilling transactions
• Assist with the recruiting process; may be required to write job descriptions, post positions and track applicants throughout the hiring process, and respond with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process
• Coordinate recruiting efforts with management team to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained, including development of employment advertisements and/or working with third-party staffing partners as needed
• Assist in processing multi-state payroll and related activities including computation of wage overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, bonus runs, fringe benefits reporting and separation payments
• Able to understand and interpret benefit designs and plans as well as effectively translate this information to employees and management as needed
• Maintain currency on legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
• Provide ongoing HR support, guidance, and coaching/counseling to employees and managers regarding people plans and programs
• Keep immediate supervisor advised of potential problem areas and recommend/implement solutions as appropriate

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field or four years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and…