Position located in Jasper, TN.

Primex Plastics Corporation is one of the largest custom extruded plastic sheet producers in the country, providing custom plastic sheet extrusion, colorants, compounds, additives and a full array of design and fabrication services. With eight manufacturing facilities from coast to coast, we are committed to quality, sustainability and innovation, and strive every day to help our customers reach their goals. Our Color, Compounding and Additives Division is a leader in the manufacture of custom compounds and color concentrates and operates manufacturing facilities in Jasper, TN and Garfield, NJ.

We are currently looking for an HR Generalist to oversee all human resources functions of the Jasper, TN plant (30 minute drive from Chattanooga). This facility runs on 3 shifts and has 110 employees. The successful candidate be a positive, personable, and reliable people person who enjoys working with a diverse range of individuals. S/he will provide initial direction concerning day to day HR issues and will serve as a visible presence on the shop floor to drive employee engagement and positive employee morale. This ‘Department of One,’ will work very closely with the Corporate HR Department on a variety of matters and projects.

What you will do:

• Perform daily time and attendance updates and process payroll on a weekly basis
• Process new hires, promotions and terminations, exit interviews and other administrative tasks
• Help set the tone for corporate culture of accountability, open communication and inclusion of all employees
• Prepare plant communications, announcements, and compile data and reports for department managers
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and the uniform and equitable treatment of all employees, through efficient administration of company policies, procedures, programs and initiatives
• Plan and coordinate Company activities, events, and meetings
• Lead and manage the recruitment, interviewing and selection process for all manufacturing positions within the facility, conduct new hire orientations / onboarding activities, attend job fairs and community related recruiting events
• Administer the Family Medical Leave Act and Workers’ Compensation programs
• Perform I-9 Management including completion of forms, updates, and auditing
• Provide exceptional customer service to employees for a variety of support requests
• Administer and oversee plant compensation and performance evaluation programs
• Administer benefits programs to include claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• SHRM certification preferred
• Previous experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or Workforce Manager preferred
• General knowledge of employment laws and best practices both federal and state
• Creative, enthusiastic, and self-directed team player with excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and work well across functions, maintain confidentiality and work closely with employees on sensitive matters
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, take initiative and work independently
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Overall computer proficiency, including email and Microsoft Office programs

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a competitive base salary
• A quarterly Gainsharing bonus program where you can earn up to one week of additional pay every quarter
• A full benefits package including four medical plan offerings, an extensive network of providers through United Health Care, a prescription drug plan, dental plan, vision coverage, health and dependent care FSA’s, paid vacation and personal time, 11 company paid holidays, company paid life insurance, supplemental life for employee and dependents, company paid short and long-term disability programs, an educational assistance plan, dependent scholarship program and employee assistance program
• A 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 4% Company match, administered by Fidelity Investments