ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oral, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.
What Can You Expect From ALPLA
- Health and Wellness Care Program- Benefits
- Child Care Benefits
- Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
- Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities
- 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
- Medical, dental, vision plan
- Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
- Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
- Paid vacation; paid holidays
What You Will Enjoy Doing
Main Purpose of the Job:
ALPLA’s paid, cohort-based internship program offers students the opportunity to gain valuable real-world work experience through customized assignments aligned with their interests and fields of study. Interns will enhance and showcase their skills by engaging in significant and impactful projects. The Human Resources intern will collaborate on key projects and initiatives with the HR Manager and the Plant team.
Develop and Maintain HR Compliance Knowledge
- Begin to acquire a solid understanding of current HR laws and regulations.
- Stay informed about new advancements and updates in the HR industry.
- Gain familiarity with HR information databases and other searchable resources.
- Keep up-to-date with document retention standards and requirements.
HR Administration
- Assist in maintaining employee records and HR databases.
- Support the HR Manager in daily administrative tasks and projects.
- Help organize and manage new employee orientation, onboarding, and training programs.
Recruitment Support
- Post job advertisements
- Screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers.
Employee Relations
- Assist in planning and organizing employee engagement activities and events.
- Support HR initiatives aimed at fostering a positive workplace culture.
Employee Health and Safety
- Assist in the coordination of workplace health and safety programs.
- Help maintain records of workplace incidents and safety training.
- Support the implementation of wellness initiatives and activities.
Special Projects
- Participate in HR projects and research as assigned.
- Provide support in the implementation of HR software and technology solutions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR department.
What Makes You Great
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or in the process of obtaining a degree in Human Resources
- 1+ years of experience working in an office environment is a plus.
- A fundamental comprehension of the relevant labor laws.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Must demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Must possess well-developed organizational and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and behave in a professional manner
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with superiors, co- workers, and individuals inside and outside the Company
- Good computer skills
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative 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:
- Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
- Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low
It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). #entrylevel #DAY
ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.