HRBP Associate Manager

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, food service, household, personal care and pet products.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

The Associate HR Manager will perform a specialized type of HR work focused on HR consulting to the business. HR consulting and coaching (e.g., working with business leaders to solve significant people and cultural issues, provides expertise in technical and regulatory aspects of employment including hiring, termination, performance management, rewards, etc.). Enabling business change (e.g., supporting the talent aspects of organization structure changes, talent integration related to mergers & acquisitions, etc.).

HR program advocacy (e.g., communicating the business value of HR initiatives, managing HR program roll out to minimize business disruption, etc.). Partnering with the business and talent management/staffing and recruiting colleagues on key talent initiatives (e.g., workforce planning, potential employee development, succession planning, etc.).

• Partner with plant leadership to support operational and workforce goals.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and supervisors on employee relations, performance management, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Support recruitment efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee concerns in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
• Assist in the administration of compensation, benefits, leave management, and attendance programs.
• Support labor relations activities, including contract administration, grievance handling, and maintaining positive union-management relationships, where applicable.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Analyze workforce metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, staffing levels, and employee engagement to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate employee development, training, and succession planning initiatives.
• Partner with Environmental Health & Safety and Operations teams to support a safe and productive workplace.
• Participate in organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure confidentiality of employee information.

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures…