Description

Twin Rivers Paper Company, headquartered in Madawaska, Maine, is an integrated specialty paper manufacturer producing 400,000 tons of paper per year for the packaging, publishing, label, and technical sectors. With 100 years of papermaking history, the company operates a pulp mill in New Brunswick, and diverse paper assets in northern Maine and upstate New York that produce uncoated and coated white papers in a broad range of basis weights and finishes.

Customized product development and dedicated technical services support are company hallmarks. With a sound financial structure and a strong balance sheet that fuels continuous investments in its assets, Twin Rivers Paper offers its customers the security of local product availability through a strong, domestically owned manufacturer and the assurance of long-term viability.

SCOPE:

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing human resource support for the Madawaska Mill

RESPONSIBILTIES:

Actively supports and promotes safe work practices throughout the mill by being present at safety activities and personally encouraging safe behaviors.

Administers and explains benefits to employees, serves as liaison between employees and benefit carriers and update employee information as needed.

Supports the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, I9 verification, benefits, payroll, employee changes, leaves, retirement and termination process.

Administer and support biweekly payroll processing including the UKG payroll system.

Assist union representatives when requested for specific information such as earnings, dues and addresses.

Maintains and updates human resource database and manual filing system.

Coordinate new hiring onboarding, including employment documentation, payroll setup, benefit enrollment, and employee records.

Coordinates and administers annual benefits open enrollment.

Administers retirement benefits, including benefit payments, COBRA deductions, and applicable medical premium arrears.

Coordinate and support 401(K) audits, employee data audits, and other audits as required.

Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of all Human Resources information.

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and corporate laws and policies related to Human Resources.

Track and monitor TN visa status and expiration dates. Prepare work permit applications and related documents.

Assist and complete year-end HR and payroll processing including preparation and review of year-end payroll information, employee records, reports, and required documents.

Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to 401(k), welfare plans, EEO, affirmative action, unions, labor relations and human resources.

REQUIREMENTS:

Business Degree and/or equivalent experience

Administration background of benefit programs & ERISA compliance preferred

UKG platform experience

Computer skills to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Twin Rivers Paper Company jobs

HR Generalist