HR Generalist

Pactiv Evergreen
Bridgeview, IL
Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

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.

Job Description

Summary : Provides Human Resources support to ensure that employee concerns and needs are addressed in a fair and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Collaborate in a team-based environment; providing excellent, friendly and responsive customer service to employees and managers.

Actively maintain HRIS database and personal files to ensure record compliance; accountable in following up with managers and/or employee for incomplete information.

Interpret and apply company policies and procedures.

Communicate changes in HR Related policies and benefit plans.

Support the benefits administration process by maintaining working knowledge of the company’s benefit plans, lead open enrollment functions including employee education, communication and wellness activities.

Support all employee initiatives and practices including recruitment, talent, leadership development, retention, engagement, performance and talent management.

Manage and maintain administration compliance of FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA and WC for all employees.

Manage end-to-end hourly recruiting including; recruiting flow/closure of interviews through job postings and applicant tracking software (iCIMS).

Lead and support the onboarding/exiting process to include; orientation, retention programs, exit interview and administration functions.

Manage processes connected with payroll administration to confirm accurate and timely payrolls.

Direct engagement with Staffing Agencies by providing weekly reports and updates related to staffing and hours worked.

Manage temporary employment onboarding and offboarding process.

Proactively address workforce concerns by answering employee questions and/or facilitating resolution of employee concerns.

Proactively conduct investigations, escalating issues/concerns and advising of conflict resolutions.

Perform day to day administration and maintenance of all HR department’s system.

Perform other related duties and projects as required and assigned.

Travel to local sites when needed.

Competencies : Approachability, problem solving, time management, strong technical/functional skills, customer service, interpersonal skills, oral communication, written communication, teamwork, judgement, motivations, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovation, integrity and trust, presentation skills

Education And/or Experience

Required: Associates degree or equivalent experience

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field of study

Minimum of 5 years in an HRIS or HR support role in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

Preferred: 3 + years of experience with Workday, UKG, and/or Beeline, Additional experience with Applicant Tracking Software is highly preferred.

Preferred: 3+ years of experience conducting workplace investigations

Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, determine appropriate solutions and resolve sensitive problems.

Demonstrated customer service orientation; ability to provide service and remain focused even during emotionally charged circumstances.

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communication with employees at all levels, both verbally and in writing.

Organization and time management skills with expert attention to detail, ability to use independent judgement effectively.

A highly proactive, solution-oriented approach to work and interactions.

Strong team player skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization.

Language Skills : Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Mathematical Skills : Basic

Computer Skills : Intermediate PC literacy including MS Office applications, Workday, UKG

Physical Demand : Standing, walking, sitting. May be required to stoop, kennel, bend, squat, twist, climb, push, pull, carry, reach or lift up to 15 lbs.

Work Environment: Office environment. Will be required to go into manufacturing environment which is loud, humid, extreme heat (depending on season) dusty, fumes

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $54,300-$90,500 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

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Company Benefits

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 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 MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [email protected] .

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

Posted 2026-02-18

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