Why Choose Us?


Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

This position requires a Bilingual English/Spanish candidate.


Our Sustainability Commitment


The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.


How You'll Perform the Role


The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the Human Resources Manager with day-to-day HR leadership to Plant Management of ~200+ employees at our North Vernon facility.

The address of this facility is: 1001 N. Madison Ave, North Vernon, IN 47265

• Serves as back-up HR Manager when necessary
• Processes Unemployment Claims
• Tracks and maintains attendance records; prepares attendance notification documents
• Completes Personnel Change Notice forms
• Coordinates and assists in all recruitment-related activities including, but not limited to; posting/communicating open positions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, updating job descriptions, etc.
• Conducts new-hire orientation
• Process background checks and pre-employment requirements
• Completes employment verification requests
• Maintains employee personnel files
• Serves as a member of the Safety Committee
• Assists with Employee and Labor Relations issues
• Compiles data and publishes related reports including turnover, absenteeism, head count, vacation, etc.
• Compiles and reports Human Resources and Environmental, Health and Safety data
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Human Resources, or a combination of education and 3-5+ years of work-related experience required
• SHRM Certification preferred
• Minimum 2 to 4+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably in an industrial setting
• Experience with Kronos, ADP or similar HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism in handling confidential information
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends when required
• Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with a labor union preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational and auditing skills required
• Critical decision maker with the ability to work independently
• Bilingual English/Spanish, required

What You'll Get From Us


Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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