Human Resources Generalist

About the Role

Pratt Industries – a sustainable packaging company – is seeking an HR Generalist to work closely with the HR manager and support HR initiatives for the Wapakoneta Corrugator.

Our culture emphasizes growth and development, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit where each facility operates independently, allowing local leadership to propose and implement site-specific changes.

Responsibilities

• Handle HR-related duties for the Wapakoneta Corrugator.
• Work closely with the HR manager to identify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies.
• Administer employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FMLA, vacation, and paid leaves.
• Assist the HR manager in investigating employee relations issues, including hotline reports, with a focus on timely resolution.
• Maintain and administer personnel files and records as required by state and federal laws, including I-9s.
• Process biweekly payroll with payroll analyst support and guidance.
• Run monthly reports such as overtime and vacation accrual.
• Balance multiple commitments in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in daily and weekly meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in Human Resources, payroll, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient knowledge and application of HR laws and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements, business trends, professional journals, regulatory laws, and policies.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Skills

• Superior time management.
• Change agent focused on continuous improvement.
• High emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop underperforming employees or address problematic behaviors.
• Professional appearance to support a managerial representative role.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with HRIS systems (ADP experience preferred).

Benefits

• Paid holidays from day one.
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with match after three months.
• Full tuition reimbursement and paid childbearing/parenting leave after twelve months.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk, talk, hear, sit, and stand.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times.