Human Resources Generalist

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.

We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food, and at the same time, the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials, we reduce the carbon footprint.

"The future is circular“

The primary role of this position is to deliver high-quality HR support in the service center, ensure compliance with company policies, and facilitate effective communication among peers, managers, and customers, as directed by the Human Resources Manager and the General Manager.

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting the service centers in routine human resource functions, including recruitment and retention of staff, payroll, benefits management, employee relations support, workers' compensation management, employee engagement, and training.

• Works with service centers to ensure adequate staffing levels are achieved.
• Maintains hourly job descriptions to promote alignment with organizational objectives and compensation programs.
• Responsible for all phases of recruiting and onboarding. Recommends and manages appropriate recruitment sources and helps with staffing plans.
• Assists with monitoring recruiting vendors, job posting sites, and applicant tracking systems.
• Assists in developing and administering human resource policies and procedures that are legally appropriate with consistent application throughout the organization.
• Acts as a consultant and mediator to management and staff regarding hourly employee relations matters and recommends appropriate action and resolution with the guidance of the HR Corporate team.
• Administering disciplinary measures and terminations.
• Coordinates the scheduling and presentation of HR-related training and development initiatives at the service centers.
• Works with Service Center managers to promote employee engagement and address potential employee retention issues.
• Oversee workers' compensation processes and claims at the service centers.
• Promote IFCO benefit plans and assist the hourly employees with the enrolments.
• Maintenance of human resource information systems to ensure valid data and employee information.
• Payroll input, corrections, and approvals for hourly positions.
• Processes hires and terminations in HR systems to ensure the validity of data.
• Promote policies, procedures, and programs at the location to ensure fairness and respect for individuals and legal compliance.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly reporting, including but not limited to payroll, time & attendance, and timekeeping.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Organizational Development, or Industrial/Organization Psychology is preferred.
• PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible HR Generalist experience is required.
• Experience in a mid-size (200+ employees), non-union warehouse/distribution center or manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience providing HR support to off-site employees is also preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with human resources duties such as new hire and termination processing, FMLA tracking, workers' compensation administration, employee recognition programs, and employee dispute resolution.

• Knowledge of current laws and regulations governing human resource matters and the ability to function as a business partner with a solid knowledge of federal and state employment law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with presentation skills, are required to disseminate information in meetings, write policy and procedural/training documents, and deliver effective presentations on a variety of HR topics.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with all levels of management and staff within an organization.
• Ability to utilize HRIS systems to provide meaningful metrics and reporting for upper management.
• Knowledge of HR processes: performance management,…