HR Generalist

Silgan Containers•Kenosha, WI

11d•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 visible presence on the manufacturing floor and a focus on employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, HR administration, engagement, compliance, payroll-related tasks, and plant support. The Kenosha plant operates 24/7, so the position requires flexibility to interact with employees working different shifts. The HR Generalist builds relationships with hourly employees, supervisors, and plant leadership; responds to employee questions and workplace concerns; conducts investigations; and supports disciplinary matters. The role also recruits and hires hourly manufacturing employees, coordinates pre-employment checks, leads orientation and onboarding, maintains HR records, administers leave-related processes, supports benefits administration and employment-law compliance, processes labor-hour and timekeeping information, and assists with purchasing and accounts payable activities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. An associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is strongly preferred. Candidates need either two years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment or seven or more years of HR Generalist experience. Silgan describes the role as an opportunity for long-term career growth in an essential industry and offers competitive benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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 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 is strongly preferred.
Experience with Workday and Kronos is a plus.

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 policies, the Employee Handbook, and corporate policies consistently.
Recruit, interview, and hire hourly manufacturing employees using the Workday Applicant Tracking System.
Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including drug testing, background checks, and physicals.
Lead new-hire orientation and onboarding.
Maintain accurate 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.