Human Resources Administrative Intern

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: Story City, IA

SUMMARY: Provides administrative support in functional areas of Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative support for personnel file management and scheduling meetings
• Manage attendance programs and disciplinary action tracking
• Communication and administrative support for leave management
• Conduct new hire orientation and complete onboarding/offboarding activities
• Develop the monthly employee newsletter
• Generate employee communications, signage, notifications
• Complete monthly HR reports and requests for employee data
• Plan and prepare employee relations activities, celebrations, and events
• Engage in project work as assigned to advance HRs impact in the facility
• Participate in monthly plant safety activity

Additional skills:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; approachable
• High level of confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to work with competing priorities
• Strong knowledge of the MS Office suite and aptitude for technology
• Display a positive attitude and dedication to teamwork
• Self-starter who works independently

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Pursuing a bachelor's degree, from a four-year college, preferably in Human Resources or Business Management.

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. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as maneuvering through the internet. Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills. Successful interaction with many different departments and people in the facility. Maintains confidentiality of all information.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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. Primary working location will be in an office environment where low volume noise is on-going. Majority of office time spent on a computer system.

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:

talentacquisition@americanpackaging.com