HR Generalist — On-Floor Partner for 24/7 Manufacturing

Silgan Containers; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Online workout options

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Kenosha, WI is seeking an HR Generalist to support our 24/7 manufacturing plant. You will strengthen employee relations, drive engagement, manage onboarding, HR administration, and payroll support on the plant floor.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in HR within manufacturing or 7+ years as an HR Generalist, with a strong emphasis on communication, integrity, and collaboration across shifts. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years HR experience in manufacturing or 7+ years as HR Generalist.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong employee relations and engagement skills; visible plant-floor presence required.

Responsibilities

• Employee relations and engagement: build relationships with hourly employees and leaders, engage across shifts, handle questions and investigations, and support culture initiatives.
• Recruiting and onboarding: recruit, interview, hire hourly manufacturing staff using Workday, coordinate pre-employment checks, lead new-hire onboarding.
• HR administration and compliance: maintain files, track FMLA and leaves, ensure legal postings, assist with benefits and training.
• Payroll and plant support: process labor hours and attendance in Kronos, assist with purchasing and communications with plant leadership.

Skills

Employee relations

Employee engagement

Communication skills

Visible plant-floor presence

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

Kronos

Microsoft Office

Job description

Silgan Containers in Kenosha, WI is seeking an HR Generalist to support our 24/7 manufacturing plant. You will strengthen employee relations, drive engagement, manage onboarding, HR administration, and payroll support on the plant floor.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in HR within manufacturing or 7+ years as an HR Generalist, with a strong emphasis on communication, integrity, and collaboration across shifts. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans and a 401(k) with company match.