HR Generalist

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Kenosha, WI seeks an HR Generalist to support a 24/7 manufacturing plant, building strong relationships with employees and leadership across shifts.

You will handle employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, HR administration, and engagement initiatives to drive a positive workplace culture and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment OR 7+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• Strong employee relations and employee engagement skills.
• Visible presence on the manufacturing floor across shifts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Workday and Kronos is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR needs of the manufacturing plant with a focus on relationships with employees and leadership.
• Build relationships with hourly employees and supervisors; maintain regular plant-floor presence.
• Recruit, interview, and hire hourly manufacturing staff; coordinate pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain employee files, administer FMLA/sick leave/long-term disability; ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

HR administration

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related

Tools

Kronos

Workday

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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.

This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging. If you are interested in exploring opportunities with our Silgan Dispensing division, we are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market.