HR Generalist

Silgan Plastics•Kenosha, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking an HR Generalist to support its manufacturing plant in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The role supports employees and plant leadership across shifts, with a focus on employee relations, recruiting and onboarding, HR administration, compliance, engagement, payroll-related processes, and general plant support. The plant operates 24/7, and the HR Generalist is expected to maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor and build strong relationships with employees and leaders. The position also assists with benefits administration, employment-law compliance, required postings, leave tracking, and HR training. It processes daily labor hours and related timekeeping items and supports purchasing orders, invoices, and accounts payable activities. Silgan describes its culture as emphasizing safety, collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous improvement, and offers benefits and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment, or seven or more years of HR Generalist experience.
Strong employee relations and employee engagement skills.
Hands-on approach and ability and willingness to maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor.
Flexibility to interact with employees working different shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information professionally.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Experience with Workday and Kronos.

Responsibilities

Build working relationships with hourly employees, supervisors, and plant leadership.
Maintain a regular presence on the manufacturing floor and engage with employees across shifts.
Serve as an HR resource for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues.
Conduct employee investigations and support supervisors and plant management with disciplinary matters.
Support employee engagement initiatives and events.
Administer plant, Employee Handbook, and corporate policies consistently.
Recruit, interview, and hire hourly manufacturing employees using the Workday Applicant Tracking System.
Coordinate pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and physicals.
Lead new-hire orientation and onboarding.
Maintain employee files, applicant records, and HR documentation.
Administer and track FMLA, sick leave, and long-term disability.
Support compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and maintain required employment and legal postings.
Assist with benefits administration and provide HR-related training as needed.
Process daily labor hours, shift trades, and vacation time using Kronos and reconcile information against production schedules.
Verify attendance, leaves of absence, and pay adjustments.
Support purchasing orders, invoices, and other accounts payable activities using OnBase.
Maintain communication with plant leadership across shifts and crews and with Corporate Human Resources.