HR Generalist & Payroll Backup—Employee Lifecycle Champion

Green Bay Packaging; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking an HR Generalist to support daily HR operations and serve as a primary resource for employees and supervisors across all HR functions. The role manages processes through the employee lifecycle, ensures policy consistency, and provides backup payroll support to maintain accuracy.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of HR experience, manufacturing exposure is a plus, and SHRM/HRCI certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred; associate degree with HR experience considered.
• 2-4 years of HR experience required; payroll exposure preferred.
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
• Payroll certification is beneficial.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer recruitment activities including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and preemployment processes.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding, ensuring timely completion of documentation and system updates.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, and compliance documentation.
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee inquiries.
• Assist with employee relations by responding to questions and escalating issues as needed.
• Coordinate training sessions, performance review cycles, and development programs.
• Process HR transactions including status changes, promotions, transfers, and leaves of absence.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and dashboards for leadership review.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Payroll

HRIS/ATS

Compliance

Employee relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Associate degree with HR experience

Tools

MS Office

HRIS/ATS software

Job description

Green Bay Packaging is seeking an HR Generalist to support daily HR operations and serve as a primary resource for employees and supervisors across all HR functions. The role manages processes through the employee lifecycle, ensures policy consistency, and provides backup payroll support to maintain accuracy.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of HR experience, manufacturing exposure is a plus, and SHRM/HRCI certification is preferred.