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.
Specific Responsibilities:
Attract, recruit, retain and develop talent
* Build internal and external networks, manage the recruitment and onboarding process
* Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition Manager to recruit top talent and secure succession at all levels.
* Work with managers and employees to create development plans
* Identify and develop high potential internal candidates through succession planning process and identifying talent for internal programs
Drive a high-performance culture and increase employee engagement
* Working with Managers, facilitate regular communication meetings, team building events, and employee recognition activities
* Lead the development and implementation of culture improvement action plans
* Develop and maintain positive employee relationships
* Provide oversight, support, and guidance to employee-led teams in the areas of health and safety, community involvement, reward & recognition, employee communication
Provide expert HR guidance and support to managers and employees
* Provide guidance to managers regarding employee relations issues, supporting them with investigations, disciplinaries and performance meetings.
* Coach managers on problem resolution and policy interpretation to ensure a positive and productive working environment
* Effectively balance role of employee advocate with the best interests of the business
* Monitor key business metrics and utilize workforce analytics to identify areas of opportunity/concern, supporting the creation and execution of action plans.
Lead the timely and quality execution of HR processes and procedures
* Ensure performance management process is fully implemented at all levels
* Deliver training sessions and programs as needed
* Develop, implement and maintain HR processes and procedures aligned with HR guidelines and statutory requirements
* Maintain accurate employee records and files
Provide HR support to drive key division and HR functional initiatives and projects
* Manage staffing at appropriate levels to meet business goals
* Implement and maintain procedures to minimize absence/illness rate
* Organizational restructuring planning and implementation
* Workforce Planning, short-term and long-term
* Internal/External Trend/Data Analysis in key areas
Skills and Qualifications:
* University degree in business, human resources or related field - desirable
* Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience; previous experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
* Minimum of 2 – 3 years of supervisory experience
* Extensive works council knowledge, union interactions is a plus
* Change management experience, preferred
* Excel knowledge
* HR Analytical Skills
* Fluent in English and German - must have
Interpersonal Skills:
* Action Oriented and results driven
* Providing HR advise with commercial awareness
* Business Partnering with Key stakeholders at all levels
* Ability to Plan, prioritise and multi-task
* Managerial Courage
* A calming approach
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills