Human Resources Coordinator

Silgan Plastics; North East (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics, located in Erie County, is seeking a qualified HR Coordinator to manage the day-to-day operations of the HR office. This role involves implementing HR policies and programs while promoting a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities include overseeing employee recruitment, developing training and performance management systems, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Ideal candidates will have significant HR experience and interpersonal skills necessary for fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience required.
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of HR office.
• Develop, administer, and align HR programs with company goals.
• Monitor organizational culture to promote employee satisfaction.
• Oversee recruitment process for hourly employees.
• Implement performance management and training systems.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.

Skills

General knowledge of employment laws and practices

Experience administering benefits and compensation programs

Advanced computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment

Effective oral and written communication

Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills

High level of confidentiality

Excellent organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or equivalent

PHR certification

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Manages the day-to-day operations of the facility's HR office. The HR Coordinator administers HR policies, procedures, and programs including facility safety, and originates and leads HR practices that support an employee-oriented, high-performance culture.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and administer programs, procedures, and guidelines to align the workforce with strategic company goals.
• Participate in setting department goals, objectives, and systems; attend plant production and leadership meetings.
• Contribute to the company-wide organization development process covering succession planning, workforce development, employee retention, organization design, and change management.
• Communicate and obtain employee feedback through meetings, suggestion programs, surveys, newsletters, focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and the intranet.
• Monitor organizational culture to support company goals and promote employee satisfaction.
• Participate in company-wide committees such as wellness, training, environmental health & safety, activity, and culture & communications committees.

Human Resource Information Systems

• Maintain the Workday system; prepare and analyze reports necessary for departmental and company functions.
• Use Workday to its full advantage; complete hourly payroll weekly; maintain all vacation requests.

Training and Development

• Implement the performance management system, including PDPs and safety programs.
• Establish an in-house training system for new employee orientation, management development, cross-training, and safety, including training needs assessment and impact measurement.
• Select and contract external training programs and consultants; provide workshops, manuals, and standardized reports to managers and employees.
• Maintain employee training records.

Employment

• Manage the recruitment process for hourly employees using standard recruiting and hiring practices.
• Coordinate labor and recruiting planning meetings with plant management.
• Review resumes and coordinate interviews with plant management.
• Maintain relationships with temporary agencies.

Employee Relations

• Develop HR policies and partner with management to communicate policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Recommend practices to foster positive employee relations and high morale.
• Conduct investigations of employee complaints; advise managers on progressive discipline procedures.
• Implement company safety and health programs; track and post OSHA-required data and file reports.

Benefits

• Administer day-to-day benefits services and assist employees with claim issues.
• Develop and schedule benefits orientations and training.
• Administer disability and worker's compensation claims; recommend changes to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

Law

• Comply with all government and labor legal reporting requirements, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, Workers Compensation, OSHA, and others.
• Maintain minimal company exposure to lawsuits; protect employee and company interests in line with HR policies and regulations.

Safety

• Maintain the Corporate Safety Manual and ensure site-specific programs are written and updated.
• Guarantee completion and documentation of all monthly safety training for all staff.
• Complete monthly safety statistics for the facility; actively promote a safety culture.

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or equivalent; PHR certification.

EXPERIENCE

Required: 3 years of HR experience

Preferred: 5 or more years of HR leadership experience

SKILLS

• General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Experience administering benefits and compensation programs.
• Advanced computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Excel and database management.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

All job requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Certain requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to health and safety.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed; employees must comply with other instructions and perform additional duties as required by their supervisor in accordance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Continued employment is at-will.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required.

All job requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations as long as they do not impose undue hardship or pose a direct threat.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties; employees must comply with all job-related instructions and perform other duties as requested by their supervisor.

Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. Employment is subject to Silgan's rights as employer, including termination in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer under Provincial human rights laws. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.