Human Resources Generalist

**Company Overview**

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 16 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR**:
Provide day-to-day support for both Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety functions of the location, ensuring that our workplace remains compliant, safe, and supportive of employee development and engagement.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**:
**Human Resources Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for weekly and semi-monthly payroll administration
- Provide day-to-day benefits administration of the extended benefits plan and retirement savings plan
- Support recruitment efforts including job requisitions, postings, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews.
- Administer and coordinate the on-boarding and orientation processes for new hires and promotional positions
- Assist with HR policy maintenance, implementation and compliance with federal and provincial labor laws.
- Support employee relations efforts, conduct investigations and resolve issues to improve workplace culture.
- Advise managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the company and counsel managers on employment issues.
- Maintain accurate, organized and confidential employee records in employee files and in the HRIS systems.
- Coordinate and administer training programs, performance reviews, and employee development initiatives.
- Assist with workforce strategizing, development, succession planning, and change management.
- Assist with employee communication and feedback through such avenues as company meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, etc.
- Coordinate and plan company events (employee appreciation, holidays, BBQs, milestones, etc.)
- Protect the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.
- Other duties as may be assigned

**Environmental Health & Safety Responsibilities**:

- Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization.
- Administer required safety meetings including safety committee, Town hall meetings, open safety issues
- Maintain the Occupational Health and Safety Program (annual review and necessary updates)
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Maintain compliance with Work Safe and other relevant regulations.
- Oversee and ensure compliance for all required Work Safe and Pretium monthly training requirements per the Corporate supplied annual Training Chart.
- Maintain EHS documentation, including MSDS, Injury logs, Inspection reports, etc.
- Monitor and report on key EHS metrics and improvement initiatives.
- Communicate with Work Safe and third-party Claims Management company.
- Other duties as may be assigned.

**WHAT YOU’LL NEED**:

- Be a self-starter
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- 2 to 5 years relevant experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality or sensitive information

**COMPETENCIES/DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS**:
**Core Competencies**
- Care & Commitment: Consistently reliable, follows work instructions, investigates any inconsistencies and looks ahead to the next steps. Offers ideas for improvements (safety, operations, process, and quality) and actively participates in improvement processes. Accepts change as part of future state improvement and adapts with positive enthusiasm.
- Team Player: Steps up to help the team even when it’s outside of normal duties or comfort zone, looks out for the safety of self and team. Cooperates with others without dominating the group, values team members for their contributions and professional abilities, and always treats people with respect. Communicates ideas respectfully, honestly and clearly, and considers the suggestions and opinions of others
- Customer Focus: Seeks out information on customer requirements, stops a process when an inconsistency is suspected, and reports inconsistencies to the right person. Involves customers and seek best resource before moving forward with key decisions; follows through on promises made to internal/external customer. Delivers accurate product, services and paperwork to the next operation
- Initiative: Initiates problem solving to address issues, acts without being told or directed, actively participates in resolution, seeks best alternative even if it challenges the status quo. Does and says the right things for t