HR Representative

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet


We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We're on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.


You could be part of our vision. Because it's our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It's every one of us working together.


We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.


Your opportunity
We're currently looking for a Human Resource Representative at our Huhtamaki Plant in Waterville, Maine. We support our employees through strong HR practices, fair policies, and a culture built on collaboration and continuous improvement. We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive HR Representative to join our team.

What you'll be doing

The HR Representative provides day-to-day support to employees and managers on a wide range of HR functions:
• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Assisting with Benefits Administration
• Training support
• Compliance

JOB SUMMARY:
The primary function of the HR Representative is to assist the Human Resources Department in administering various human resource programs, including, but not limited to: Attendance, Employee Relations, Compensation, Records Retention, Benefits, Worker's Compensation, Short and Long Term Disability, Recruitment, Policies and Procedures, Employee Opinion Survey, Administration, Communications, Retirement preparation, and company events for all employees while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and State labor laws.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Absenteeism
• Recruitment: including- Develop and place recruitment ads, work with local high schools/tech schools to develop a training program for trades, schedule interviews, conduct background checks etc.
• Schedule and plan new hire orientations
• Employee record keeping and filing (seniority, pay, addresses, benefits, etc.)
• Assist with the administration of various employee-health, welfare, EAP, and retirement plans
• Maintain Internal Bidding system for hourly employees
• Hiring - Full-time /Seasonal (job advertisement, orientation, Workday, UKG, benefits, background checks, etc.)
• Headcount reporting
• Provide Negotiations support.
• Affirmative Action Plan data gathering and reporting
• Mass Mailings to employees and retirees regarding benefits, etc.
• Back up for the HR Specialist
• Perform administrative HR tasks and other duties as assigned
• Values: Care, Dare and Deliver

What you'll bring to the role

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

• 2-4 years' experience in Human Resources
• Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources or relevant experience.
• Administrative and clerical - 5 years
• Microsoft Office Software - demonstrated proficiency
• Communications Skills - Manufacturing Environment

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Good communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written
• Must be organized and be able to work on their own
• Ability to prioritize
• Multi-tasking skills
• Confidentiality
• Ability for maintaining accuracy while dealing with numerous interruptions
• Requires lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. on a regular basis and occasionally up to 25 lbs.

What we offer in return:
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. Huhtamaki offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, and a pension. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonus program, wellness program, onsite medical staff, monthly employee plate store benefits, monthly onsite boot truck, and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy Paid Time Off and holiday pay because we believe a work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Trace your own Path! Join us to shape the future together!
Go ahead, apply today!

If this sounds like a good fit, then we'd love to hear from you. Once we review applications, we'll then be reaching out to applicants to schedule interviews.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet. Enjoy a career, packaged with care. EOE/Veterans/Disabled

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.