HR Generalist

Silgan Specialty Packaging; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health Insurance (medical, dental, etc

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Kenosha, WI is seeking an HR Generalist to support our 24/7 manufacturing plant. You will build strong relationships with hourly employees, supervisors, and plant leadership while handling employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, HR administration, and engagement initiatives.

The role emphasizes a hands-on presence on the plant floor, compliance with federal and state laws, and collaboration with corporate HR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years of HR experience in manufacturing or 7+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• Strong employee relations and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with hourly employees, supervisors, and plant leadership.
• Maintain a regular presence on the manufacturing floor and engage with employees across shifts.
• Coordinate recruiting, interviews, and onboarding using Workday ATS.
• Administer HR documentation, benefits, and compliance; process payroll-related tasks.
• Support FMLA, leave tracking, and leave management as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Employee engagement

Recruiting

Onboarding

HR administration

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

Workday

Kronos

OnBase

Job description

HR Generalist | Silgan Containers | Kenosha, WI

Join Silgan Containers as an HR Generalist in Kenosha, WI

Come build your career in an essential industry with lasting demand. At Silgan, we manufacture the food packaging that consumers rely on every day, providing long-term opportunities for growth!

Are you an HR professional who enjoys being where the action is? Join Silgan Containers as an HR Generalist and play an important role in supporting our employees, strengthening employee engagement, and helping our manufacturing operation succeed.

Our Kenosha plant operates 24/7, and we're looking for an HR Generalist who believes great HR happens through strong relationships and a visible presence on the plant floor. You'll work closely with employees and plant leadership across shifts while supporting employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, HR administration, and engagement initiatives.

Why Silgan:

• Excellent pay with annual merit increases.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Additional benefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options.
• 401k retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement.
• A culture that values safety, collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do:

As our HR Generalist, you'll support the day-to-day HR needs of our manufacturing plant, with a strong focus on building relationships with employees and plant leadership.

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Build strong 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 a trusted HR resource for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues.
• Conduct employee investigations and support supervisors and plant management with disciplinary matters.
• Help create a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives and events.
• Consistently administer plant policies, the Employee Handbook, and corporate policies.

Recruiting and Onboarding

• 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 to help employees start successfully.

HR Administration and Compliance

• 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.
• Maintain required employment and legal postings.
• Assist with benefits administration and provide HR-related training as needed.

Payroll and Plant Support

• 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 consistent communication with plant leadership across all shifts and crews as well as Corporate Human Resources.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 2 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment OR 7+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• Strong employee relations and employee engagement skills.
• A hands-on HR approach with the ability and willingness to maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Flexibility to interact with employees working different shifts within our 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Workday and Kronos is a plus.