Administration & Corporate Culture Specialist

Description

Quality, Service, Collaboration, Courage. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and the world? Are you looking for a place where you can grow and learn in a diverse, community-minded culture? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day.

Overview of this Position:

The Administration & Corporate Culture Specialist supports GRAM's core values by developing and executing strategic communication initiatives that engage employees and align with the company's mission. This role is responsible for crafting compelling internal content, designing presentations, supporting payroll and benefits communication, and driving employee engagement through innovative channels. The position also contributes to performance monitoring, incentive programs, expense reporting, and budget planning. Collaborating closely with leadership, this role ensures clear communication, operational efficiency, and a strong organizational culture through ongoing administrative support and strategic project work.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or other related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in marketing, accounting, finance, human resources or related field.
• Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, Adobe, and Outlook.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Develop and execute communication strategies for internal audiences.
• Craft clear, concise, and compelling content that helps employees engage, connect with GRAM's mission, and understand complex ideas.
• Foster employee engagement through creative and innovative communication methods for ongoing and new initiatives.
• Develop graphics and presentations for managers meetings, strategic plan documents, and other leadership presentations/initiatives.
• Support payroll, benefits, and other general administrative functions.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Support benefit and payroll change management and communication efforts (i.e.- change of benefits communications).
• Develop and implement bonus and other reward programs that align with the strategic plan of the company.
• Write and design performance monitoring systems, including designing instructions for supervisors on implementing changes and training new managers on the system.
• Approve expense reports and create guidelines around expense reporting. Train new users and approvers on expense reporting through HRIS and related policies/guidelines.
• Assist Director of Administration and Corporate Culture in long-term operational improvement projects.
• Research and benchmark GRAM compensation and benefit programs against industry and regional data.
• Develop and implement incentive programs and corporate culture feedback processes
• Develop annual budget rollouts to department leaders and transition the program to Accounting/Finance department.
• Develop budget reports and a cadence for which the reports are distributed to budget managers.
• Develop feedback channels to measure employee satisfaction with internal communications.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

MEDICAL BENEFITS starting day 1: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 13 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

WELLNESS TIME OFF: Employees earn 1 hour of time off for every 30 hours worked to use how you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.