HR Associate

About the role

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an HR Associate to support the Paragould facility in Paragould, AR. This role provides hands-on exposure to a broad range of human resources activities while partnering closely with the HR Manager and facility leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, responding to questions related to HR policies, procedures, and systems, including Infor myHR.
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor by regularly interacting with employees and leaders to understand needs and build trust.
• Care for the full onboarding experience, including system access, compliance documentation, orientation support, payroll, benefits, and training setup.
• Partner with corporate capability teams to support change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support recruiting activities by partnering with recruiters and operations leaders on interview scheduling, pre-employment screenings, and hiring coordination.
• Aid in administering drug screens and maintaining compliance with established processes.
• Manage required government postings and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Plan and support site events, meetings, and employee engagement activities.
• Manage facility security access and badge administration for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Actively support and promote our culture of Principle Based Management®

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or other related discipline and/or three (3) years of experience in human resources or other related functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Teams
• Ability to work independently while delivering strong customer service
• Willingness to travel on a limited basis

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience supporting HR in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Experience with Kronos or similar timekeeping systems
• Experience using Infor myHR or another HRIS platform
• Bachelor's degree or higher with three (3) or more years of human resources experience
• Experience facilitating training sessions or leading meetings

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).