HR Generalist

Ardagh Group; Pevely (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Paid holidays and vacation

STD/LTD disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apprenticeship programs

Professional development via ERGs

Job summary

Ardagh Group is seeking an HR Generalist at our Pevely, MO facility to support day-to-day HR operations and assist the Plant HR Manager. The role includes payroll processing for hourly and salaried staff, benefits administration, employee relations, and HRIS maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years HR experience, knowledge of FMLA/benefits/payroll, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 5% may be required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years HR experience.
• Experience with FMLA, benefits administration, and payroll processing.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Support Plant HR Manager and leadership with day-to-day HR operations.
• Administer payroll for hourly union workforce and assist with salaried payroll adjustments.
• Manage accruals, absenteeism in the timekeeping system, and employee data.
• Investigate and help resolve employee relations issues and recommend corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, EEO, affirmative action, and OSHA.
• Maintain HRIS data, benefits files, and confidential information for leadership.
• Plan employee events and support plant leadership in committees as needed.
• Support environmental and food safety compliance within HR processes.

Skills

HR experience

Confidential information handling

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

PHR or SPHR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Description

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is the primary support to the Plant Human Resources Manager and the plant leadership team. This role is responsible for the 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, Affinitive 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
• Previous experience in a union environment

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)
• Apprenticeship programs
• 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.