Human Resources Generalist jobs in Kentucky

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• Travel required
• Hybrid role (Remote/In office)

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Human Resources Generalist will support the Corporate Staffing team(s) with managing their talent strategy, succession planning & performance management, training & organizational development and employee relations. This person will be responsible to co-lead cross-functional business partners with Social Workplace and Human Resource compliance audits and will be responsible for the administration processes of the compliance team.

• Proactively reviews and refreshes social workplace policies as required by social workplace association to ensure alignment with current audit standards. Continually gages existing policies to meet the social workplace standard requirements and makes recommendations to the team.
• Provides training, education and support to business partners within social workplace and HR compliance requirements.
• Assists in the response to escalated instances of non-compliance, more complex inquiries, or requests for specific information regarding compliance related obligations; explain and clarify compliance obligations, processes, and procedures to the business partners.
• Assists with development of the social workplace audit requirements.
• Updates and reports the compliance programs dashboard.
• Schedules SWA & HR compliance audits within the necessary timeframe on the behalf of the operations.
• Maintains customer systems with updates and membership payment requirements to include completion of Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ).
• Maintains confidentiality in discussion of complex inquiries and provide resources for policy social workplace and HR compliance program.
• Ensures research review is conducted with plant supplemental policies/handbooks within the consistency of the organization's objectives within state/federal regulations. Supports program delivery and promote efficiency and effectiveness in HR practices.
• Assists in communicating company social workplace policies and procedures.
• Leads specific initiatives such as onsite/off site culture surveys, contract translations, engagement surveys, and/or plant recruitment events.
• Manages and conduct thorough investigations of high-risk, sensitive workplace cases to include fraud, theft, harassment, retaliation, etc. received through employee ethics reporting site and summarize the investigation.
• Works as an interim site Human Resources Manager with recruiting, employee relations and all other day to day HR support activities while maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations (state & federal).

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Human Resources, or a combination of education and 3-5 years of work-related experience required
• Experience interpreting, applying, and explaining complex policies, processes, or programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Highly analytical, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Self-motivating and driven with managing priorities.
• Experience collaborating on projects with individual teams and business leaders.
• Experience working with confidential data and information and adhering to privacy expectations and policies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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