Plastic Express · 2 days ago
HR Clerk
Plastic Express is a leading company in the logistics and transportation industry, specializing in bulk trucking and warehousing for the plastics sector. They are seeking an HR Clerk who will serve as the initial point of contact for HR-related queries, manage personnel records, and provide administrative support to the HR Department.
LogisticsPackaging ServicesTransportationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Organize and maintain personnel records
Update internal databases (e.g. record sick or any other types of leave)
Prepare monthly employee census and provide to leadership as needed/requested
Answer routine employee queries about HR-related issues
Act as a resource for payroll/HR contacts to ensure their understanding and compliance with payroll and HR policies and regulations
Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the AVP of HR or VP of People and Culture
Perform clerical functions (e.g. make photocopies; scan and email documents; etc.)
Order all company supplies and ensure accurate distribution to locations
Prepare new-employee files and file documents into appropriate employee files
Prepare correspondence as requested
Assist with the recruiting process; may be required to write job descriptions, post positions and track applicants throughout the hiring process, and respond with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process
Provide onboarding and employee assistance
Assist in processing multi-state payroll and related activities including computation of wage overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, bonus runs, fringe benefits reporting and separation payments
Able to understand and interpret benefit designs and plans as well as effectively translate this information to employees and management as needed
Identifies and stays current on legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
Keep immediate supervisor advised of potential problem areas and recommend/implement solutions as appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in human resources or related field or four years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Computer literacy (MS Office applications, in particular)
Microsoft Word – word processing at minimum 35 words per minute
Excel – able to set up spreadsheets and develop formulas for data analysis
PowerPoint – able to create basic training curriculum
Outlook email and calendaring
Must have the ability to learn HRIS, Benefit and Payroll systems
Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact
Detailed oriented with a tenacious focus on results; ability to meet objectives and deadlines
Communicates effectively and sensitively in a diverse workforce population
Ability to remain calm and adhere to professionalism at all times in the workplace
Global and cultural awareness
Customer service experience
Experience dealing with confidential materials
Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Superior verbal/written skills and presentation skills
Good punctuation, spelling, grammar and attention to detail a must
Strong interpersonal skills essential
Preferred
ADP experience strongly preferred
Company
Plastic Express
Plastic Express provides logistical solutions, packaging, warehousing, PX, bulk terminal and trucking services to the plastic industry.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Company data provided by crunchbase