HR Generalist

ND Paper; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Paper is seeking an HR Generalist in Sturtevant, Wisconsin to support recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, policy administration, and compliance across the employee lifecycle. The role emphasizes maintaining accurate employee records and fostering a positive workplace while partnering with leaders and HR to drive talent initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin, with the ability to work closely with hourly and salaried staff,

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and training.
• Ability to administer policies and ensure compliance across employee lifecycle.
• Strong communication and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and employee inquiries.
• Provide guidance to line managers on employee relations, coaching, and performance issues.
• Assist with payroll, attendance, and scheduling for hourly employees.
• Administer HR reporting and assist with projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain accurate employee files.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Bilingual Mandarin

Hiring & onboarding

Employee relations

Job description

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting a broad range of human resources functions, such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, policy administration, compliance, and other HR initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring all company policies and procedures are enforced consistently, accurate maintenance of employee files and documentation, and fostering a positive employee experience throughout the entire employee life cycle. Serving as a trusted resource for employees and leaders, this position helps foster an engaged, productive, and compliant workplace while contributing to organizational success through effective talent acquisition and human resource practices.

Job Title: HR Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

Location: Sturtevant, WI

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting a broad range of human resources functions, such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, policy administration, compliance, and other HR initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring all company policies and procedures are enforced consistently, accurate maintenance of employee files and documentation, and fostering a positive employee experience throughout the entire employee life cycle. Serving as a trusted resource for employees and leaders, this position helps foster an engaged, productive, and compliant workplace while contributing to organizational success through effective talent acquisition and human resource practices.

Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin is a requirement.

About Us

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest containerboard producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually. Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.

Key Responsibilities & Expected Results

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to line management in managing hourly employees, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions with a high level of confidentiality; elevate complex issues to HR Manager as appropriate.
• Foster a collaborative work environment by working closely with both management and hourly employees to improve work relationships, enhance morale, and drive productivity and retention across the workforce.
• Act as a primary point of contact for day-to-day transactional employee questions and concerns, leading by example of our open-door policy.
• Provide on-site support to employees for general benefit-related questions and resolve any benefit-related issues, ensuring compliance with company policies in collaboration with benefits team members.
• Support payroll processing, time and attendance systems, and scheduling for hourly employees. Ensure that all processes are in compliance with company policies.
• Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new salaried/hourly employees, including posting job openings, conducting interviews, and administering the hiring process.
• Assist with HR reporting and auditing.
• Support and assist with various HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.