Human Resources Representative

About the role

This Human Resources Representative provides full employment-cycle support to the Palmyra, PA manufacturing facility, which employs approximately 120 people. The role is responsible for recruiting, hiring, orientation, day-to-day HR administration, and ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations. This position reports to the office five days a week and is not remote.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative aspects of HR activities, including performance appraisals, personnel requisitions, job descriptions, new hire processes, and leaves of absence.
• Source and screen candidates for hiring managers; develop and maintain relationships with community outreach programs for the Affirmative Action Program.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement new hire employee orientation for hourly and salaried employees.
• Monitor employee turnover and implement programs to reduce it.
• Enter electronic employee data into the Human Resources Management System (HRIS).
• Monitor and track hourly attendance; handle associated paperwork.
• Support hourly employee training and maintain training records.
• Serve as the plant’s FMLA coordinator and point of contact for leaves of absence, including disability and FMLA.
• Monitor FMLA and short-term disability; process appropriate paperwork.
• Support the hourly performance evaluation process and track training records.
• Monitor and respond to unemployment claims.
• Investigate employee relations concerns and escalate as needed to the Area HR Manager.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures; share information to improve service delivery.
• Support PCA’s business philosophy of meeting customer needs and exceeding expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field OR two (2) years of relevant Human Resources experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with management and hourly personnel.
• Proficiency in PC applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple details, deadlines, and requests.
• Demonstrable leadership behaviors and a strong understanding of broad-range HR issues.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) to four (4) years of HR experience in the manufacturing industry, with knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, selection, and orientation/training on HR matters.
• Experience with HRIS software.
• Experience with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plans and procedures.

Pay

Starting salary range: $68,000–$78,000 (depending on experience).

Annual bonus based on individual contribution and company performance.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year; pro-rated during the initial year based on start date.
• Paid Holidays.
• Health Coverage: Eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision within the first 30 days of employment (employee and dependents).
• Insurance: Automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages upon hire.
• 401k Plan: Automatic enrollment upon hire, with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.