For over a century, American Packaging Corporation (APC) has been a leading flexible packaging converter for customers throughout North America. We nurture our employees by providing competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs. These are just a few reasons why we were named a “Best of the Best” in the Best Workplaces in the Americas awards for 12 years in a row. APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out, and we consistently seek to improve our internal operations to propel that success into the future.

LOCATION: Chili, NY

SUMMARY: This role provides support to the Talent Acquisition team throughout the hiring process and owns the TA administrative process for all divisions. Supports the recruiting process through post offer. The Specialist will also assist with reporting and data on an as needed basis for human resources and recruitment projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Creates and implements end-to-end hiring processes to ensure a positive experience for candidates, supports the daily recruitment activities related to Talent Acquisition including, but not limited to, the coordination of job postings, interview scheduling, offer letters, and the applicants’ initial on-boarding experience.
• Manages pre-employment background check process to include sending background check information to candidates and monitoring completion of background checks, drug tests and physicals, and brings any issues that need follow up to TA leadership.
• Maintains applicant tracking system, recruiting reports and the overall TA’s data integrity.
• Acts as primary point of contact for questions from candidates, both internal and external.
• Review accuracy of data to be entered into HRIS and identifies potential risks or issues and takes corrective measures.
• Participates in implementation of new Talent Acquisition technology and process improvements.
• Processes required documents through HRIS systems to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper documentation of new hires.
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee, manager requests and questions.
• Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by the Mgr. and HR director.
• Responsible for data analytics, pulls reports and compares data for business needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Including the following:

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and customer service communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with HRIS Systems and other related software, especially Excel.
• Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience preferred. A minimal of 2 years’ experience in the HR field.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at APC-Careers@americanpackaging.com