Location Address: 875 W Diggins Street, Harvard, Illinois 60033 Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America) Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers. Our Guiding Principles + Act with Integrity & in Compliance + Drive Value Creation + Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs + Focus on the Customer + Act with Humility + Treat others with Dignity and Respect + Seeking Fulfillment in your Work The Area HR Partner is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with Area HR Manager in supporting designated locations. This position may carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, onboarding, and employment law compliance. This p osition will be based in Harvard, IL with travel to Moorhead, MN and Chippewa Falls, WI. We are looking for a bilingual candidate (English and Spanish). ? Essential Job Functions + Models our Companys Guiding Principles and champions our Always Made Right, Always Made Safe Culture; + Talent Acquisition - Conducts recruitment efforts for non-exempt roles; interviews candidates for employment; conducts new-employee orientations; writes and advertises job openings through our MyConnect recruiting tool; + Training : - Coordinates and provides assistance to area leaders with the development and delivery of training programs; + Payroll - Administers and processes payroll functions including review of timesheet reports, wage computation, and other information; + Advocate - Viewed as an Employee Advocate who voices employee concerns to leaders; ensures fair and equitable treatment is given to all; + HR Administrator - prepares and maintains employment records, pay changes, promotions, terminations, and other employment activities; supports and administers plant recognition programs and oversees progressive discipline process for hourly employees; assists with and prepares changes in employment status, terminations, time-off requests, documentation and compliance, etc.; + Performs various labor and employee relations duties; investigates and addresses employee relations issues; + Prepares internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company policies; + Position requires up to 30% of travel , and varies on the scope of the area. Position will be based in Harvard, IL with travel to Moorhead, MN and Chippewa Falls, WI. + Other duties as assigned by management. Requirements + Associates Degree + Professional or Senior Professional Human Resources (PHR/SPH) certification preferred + Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment Knowledge & Skill + Microsoft Outlook Suite + Performance Management + Payroll Processing + Training & Development + Bilingual (Spanish-English)-Preferred + Recruiting and Talent Acquisition + Written and Oral Communication + Influence Others + Cultural Awareness + Coaching & Counseling + Discrete & Ethical Practice + Relationship Management + Multitasking + Conflict Management + Negotiation #LI-KG1 We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging! We are the National Leader in a Stable, Growing Industry! Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With 64 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 3,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.