HRBP Associate Requisition ID: 6290 Location: Portland, OR, US, 97217 Department: Human Resources Travel: Up to 25% **If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. (https://graphicpact2test.valhalla55.stage.jobs2web.com/)** **At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.** **With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.** **If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.** **A World of Difference. Made Possible.** This HRBP Associate role is responsible for providing Human Resources support to the Portland, OR plant. Lead HR activities including: payroll, hourly recruiting and staffing, employee orientation, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, conflict resolution/management **,** training, and HR process coordination. Develop, implement and coordinate HR policies and procedures. Support a work environment that maximizes involvement and contributions of employees. **Job Functions** **:** + Act as first point of contact to employees and management in the use of human resource programs and processes. + Process payroll for hourly employees utilizing WorkBrain. Interface with Corporate Payroll. + Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotions and employee benefits. + Provide month-end reports on headcount, attendance, and overtime + Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, payroll, performance appraisals and employee benefits. + Plan and conduct new employee orientation and assist with the 90-day onboarding of new and transitioning employees + Partner with hiring managers to determine staffing needs/levels, recruiting strategy and implements strategies in a timely and cost-effective manner. + Assist with the administration of employee benefits, compensation, performance appraisal programs, personnel record keeping, unemployment claims and training. + Ensure compliance with the affirmative action programs. + Assist HR Business Partner Manager regarding employee relations issues and recommend actions which are consistent with corporate policies. + Assist HR Business Partner Manager regarding labor relations issues, contract interpretation, and recommend actions which are consistent with the collective bargaining agreement; ensure timelines are met throughout the grievance procedure. + Participates on strategic, annual or ad-hoc HR projects, representing the HR geographic location, presenting perspective, feedback and data that aids in the overall decision making/ design process; assists with the local implementation, administration and ongoing oversight of programs + Assist with preparing materials for delivering, and conducting employee meetings, such as quarterly plant meetings, annual benefits enrollment, anti-harassment/code of conduct training, culture meetings, employee training meetings, committee meetings, etc. + Provides overall administrative support, ensuring the accurate, timely and efficient processing of HR transactions. + Refers more complex or controversial HR issues to the HR Business Partner Manager for resolution advice and support. Prepares all supporting documentation as needed for management/legal review and decision making. **Job Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or equivalent experience. + Must have 1-3 years of relevant experience. + Payroll experience + Solid interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously are also essential + Strong management skills, detail oriented, flexible, able to prioritize multiple projects with strong verbal and written communication skills. + Excellent organization, administrative and creative problem-solving skills required. + Able to communicate to all levels of organization in all settings (from individual to large group). + Must be very approachable and able to develop strong professional relationships and foster involvement at all levels of organization. + Must be able to work 8 hours/day plus overtime as required. Must be able to interface with employees on all shifts. **Pay Range:** **$52,500.00** - **$69,930.00** **Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)** **​** **Nearest Major Market:** Portland Oregon