HR Generalist

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Pevely (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

FSA

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

STD/LTD

EAP

Development opportunities

Job summary

Ardagh Glass Packaging is seeking an HR Generalist to support the Plant HR Manager and leadership team. This role provides daily HR operations administration and confidential support to management and staff.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, benefits administration, HRIS, and employee relations. The candidate will help ensure policy compliance and fair treatment across the plant workforce.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of HR experience.
• FMLA, benefits administration, and payroll processing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle confidential matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly union hourly payroll for 250 to 350 employees and assist with salaried payroll adjustments.
• Administer and manage accruals and absenteeism in the timekeeping system.
• Investigate employee relations issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Administer and monitor EEOC, Affirmative Action, and OSHA compliance programs.
• Ensure proper documentation for disciplinary actions, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Support HR activities to ensure legal compliance, fairness, and consistency.
• Administer benefits programs, HRIS transactions, and employee files.
• Provide confidential administrative support to plant leadership.
• Resolve questions on sick leaves, vacations, and other benefits.
• Plan and execute employee events and plant activities.
• Maintain good relations with employees, union, and salaried staff.
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards.

Skills

HR experience

MS Office

Confidential data handling

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is the primary support to the Plant Human Resources Manager and the plant leadership team. This roleis responsible forthe administrative support of day-to-day HR operations.

Responsibilities:

Process weekly union hourly payroll for 250 to 350 employees and assist with salaried payroll adjustments

Administer and manageaccruals and absenteeism in the timekeeping system

Participate in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relation problems, anticipate problems, and recommend and initiate steps for corrective action

Effectively administer programs per company policies and procedures including but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunity, Affimative Action compliance, and OSHA

Monitor proper adherence to policies and procedures, guidelines, and documentation on all disciplinary action issues, promotions, transfers, and terminations

Assist in identifying and resolving HR issues

Assist with human resource activities to ensure legal compliance, fairness, and consistency

Administer and maintain employee benefits program, HRIS transactions, approval forms, and employee file database

Provide administrative support for the plant leadership team which requires handling confidential data

Administer, track, and answer questions on sick leaves, vacations, and other benefits for employees

Plan and implement employee events such as service awards, salaried meetings, customer visits, and the annual plant activities

Participate, as needed, on various committees

Maintain a good working relationship with the employees, the union, and the salaried workforce

Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies or programs within the department

Minimum skills / qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Two (2) years of HR experience

Previous experience in FMLA, benefits administration, and payroll processing

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have experience dealing with confidential matters

Proficient organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to travel up to 5%

Preferred skills / qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

PHR or SPHR professional certification

Five (5) years of HR experience

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

• Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you'll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Kelly Molloy ([e-mail]) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.