| Description: | Who We Are and What We Do
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. We serve five growing and distinctive end markets, which form the basis for our five divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials. Our pro forma net sales 2021 for continuing operations amounted to EUR 2.6 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. If you’re interested in learning more about our organization, please visit www.ahlstrom.com. It is a very exciting time to join our organization!
Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious HR Specialist to join our dynamic team in Rhinelander, WI.
About the Opportunity.
Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Specialist will support a unionized manufacturing plant which operates 24/7 and has 450 employees. This is an in-the-office position each day and requires a start time between 6:00 and 7:00 AM. In addition, you must be available for on-call duty one weekend per month.
Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities:
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Supports continuous improvement initiatives in Human Resources and Operations
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Assists department in carrying out various HR and Operations programs to support across all employee populations
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Handles routine labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements; refers complex matters to appropriate management staff
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Acts as liaison for employee relations issues in the absence of HR Manager, participating in operations and Labor/Management meetings as required.
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Conducts initial interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required
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Maintains records, reports, and logs pertaining to EEO reporting and Affirmative Action Planning
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Leads the site Family Medical Leave process. Understands and complies with Federal and Wisconsin Family Medical Leave laws; recognizing when an employee’s absence qualifies for family medical leave, making a family medical leave determination and responding to employee leave requests
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Manages Worker’s Compensation protocols, claim follow-up and other safety related employee testing to include post-offer physicals, near-miss documentation, maintain and documenting OSHA Training and Reporting, first aid screenings and training and required OSHA reporting.
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Addresses employee benefit questions and provide support to with new hires during initial and annual open enrollment
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Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper
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Adhere to all safety policies, OSHA regulations and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Standards
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Leads recruitment efforts for hourly and salary personnel and coordination of temporary employees; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
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Conducts new employee onboarding, post offer testing and background and reference checks
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Maintains employee attendance records and follow-ups with necessary disciplinary actions
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Maintains Human Resource Information Systems (ADP and SuccessFactors) records; compiles reports form HRIS database, as needed
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Maintains job posting procedures, internal restructuring, change notices and seniority lists
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Performs other duties as required and assigned.
Minimum Occupational Requirements:
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An Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or business related field
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SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification, preferred
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A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the Human Resources field
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Labor Relations expertise and comfortable working in a union environment
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Knowledge of Weingarten Rights, NLRA and NLRB
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Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred
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Experience in LEAN manufacturing principles and other Continuous Improvement programs, preferred
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HRIS systems utilization and Microsoft Office experience, required
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Responsible for effective communications both within and outside the organization
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Must be able to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality
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Excellent interpersonal, negotiations and conflict management skills
Compensation and Benefits: Our company offers a Competitive Salary with Career Growth Opportunities and a Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Company Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Competitive 401(K) Plan with Company Match and Defined Contributions, Short-Term Incentive Bonus Program, and Fitness Center and Weight Watcher’s Membership Reimbursement. Other available benefits include Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and group rates available for MetLife Home & Auto Insurance as well as Nationwide Pet Insurance.
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
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