HR Specialist

Mills River, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Would you like to join a global growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values trust and be trusted achieve together renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!

Learn more about us as a workplace Adhesive Materials (formerly UPM Raflatac) is looking for a HR Specialist in Mills River NC who will be responsible for coordinating and developing a variety of programs and activities covering multiple HR fields.

Greetings from your future manager

Are you passionate about people and driven by purpose At UPM Raflatac were looking for a dynamic HR Specialist to support our Asheville area this role youll be at the heart of our recruitment efforts onboarding experience payroll reporting and employee supporthelping us renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils - Everett Lynch HR Manager

What you will do

Manage the recruitment of shop floor/hourly open positions. Salaried positions up to SG6. This includes using various recruitment strategies to find and present talent. Work directly with the HRSC and managers to fill positions.
Own 1st-day new-hire orientation for the Asheville area support onboarding for terminals when needed.
US Raflatac payroll bi-weekly pull (backup provided by country network accuracy responsibility by managers)
FMLA/STD and other leaves for Asheville field and terminal
Support HR Managers with HR training benefits roll-outs
Employee discipline support for blue-collar employees at LSC and Mills River
No main Business Partner mostly Support HR Manager in HR Specialist duties and tasks focusing on recruitment

Who you are

Proven experience in recruitment and onboarding
Knowledge of payroll processes and HR systems
Familiarity with leave administration (FMLA STD)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to support employee relations and discipline processes
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

This is what we offer to you

A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
Comprehensive benefit package: UPMs benefit package includes medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

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Thisposition is located: Mills River North Carolina.

To apply please submit your CV by11/01/2025 Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received andyou may be contacted before the application deadline.

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This job description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UPM is a material solutions company renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres advanced materials decarbonization solutions and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15800 people worldwide with annual sales of approximately 10.3 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

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