HR Associate

Your Job 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. The HR Associate plays a key role in supporting employees, improving HR processes, and helping the business achieve strong results. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, process‑oriented, customer‑focused, and energized by working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Our Team The Paragould Production Facility in Paragould, AR is home to roughly 500 employees who take pride in being a leading manufacturer of thermoformed rigid plastic products. As part of Georgia‑Pacific Food Service Solutions Group, we are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace. We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. What You Will Do 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. Coordinate and support 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. Assist with administering drug screens and maintaining compliance with established processes. Maintain 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. Who You Are (Basic 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 time‑keeping 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. Our 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, AD&D, 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. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. 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 note additional information is available. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, a few or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr