HR Generalist

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist supports a broad range of human resources functions, with a primary focus on full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition. This role also supports employee relations, performance management, training and development, policy administration, compliance, and other HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Primary recruiting lead on all corporate, Langhorne, and Fairmont job openings, as well as assist with companywide openings.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to line management in managing hourly employees, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Foster a collaborative work environment by working closely with both management and hourly employees to improve work relationships, enhance morale, and drive productivity and retention across the workforce.
• Provide on-site support to employees for benefit-related questions and resolve any benefit-related issues, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support payroll processing, time and attendance systems, and scheduling for hourly employees. Ensure that all processes are in compliance with company policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with local universities, colleges, and high schools to attract new talent and grow our team of hourly employees, while supporting workforce diversity and inclusion.
• Carry out any other duties related to the position as required, ensuring the smooth operation of HR functions within the unionized environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 1-3 years in a HR Generalist position required, experience with recruiting strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including talent acquisition, human performance, and federal and state employment laws.
• Safety conscious and willing to work in an industrial environment.
• Strong background in recruiting for non-exempt and exempt roles strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
• Disciplined time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Payroll and scheduling experience preferred.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong initiative and perseverance.
• Strong ambition for continuous learning and career growth; willingness to take on additional responsibilities, and desire for future promotion.

Core Competencies

• Accountability for results
• Process discipline
• Data driven decision making
• Strong initiative and perseverance
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills

Success Profile

• Servant leadership
• Strict process discipline
• Customer service mindset
• Proactive problem solving
• Diligent time management and task prioritization
• Adaptability under pressure and in a fast paced environment
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and with all relevant stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
• Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
• Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
• A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution.
• Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.

Discover more about our benefits and how we support our team by visiting 2026 Benefits.