Paymaster/Plant HR (Human Resources) Generalist

O-I; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time and paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Well-being program

Job summary

O-I in Auburn, NY is seeking a Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist to execute payroll, staffing and employee development. The role drives HR processes with management to improve performance and ensure compliance within a busy plant environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in payroll, preferably in manufacturing. Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with Ceridian DayForce and SAP are a plus, with strong communication and advocacy for staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required.
• Experience in payroll administration in a fast-paced environment, ideally manufacturing.
• Experience with HR processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of Ceridian DayForce and SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Train and monitor payroll/HR responsibilities with managers.
• Maintain and reconcile all hourly payroll data for the plant, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Process weekly plant hourly payroll, balancing GL interfaces and preparing payroll reports.
• Assist in administration of employee benefits and compensation programs and other HR initiatives.
• Partner with Plant HR Manager for disability processing, relocation coordination, HR requisition and PAF process, maintaining employee files.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Ceridian DayForce

SAP

Job description

Company Description

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench the thirst, well it was probably made by us, we are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Why do you want to apply?

Our Auburn facility is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. If you thrive in a busy environment, and are looking for a great place to work with highly engaged employees, then our plant in Auburn is the place for you.

Job Description

The Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist will assist in the execution of staffing, payroll, performance management, employee development, training and succession planning. This hands-on position is responsible for driving the implementation of HR processes and initiatives.

The Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist Will

• Train and monitor work accuracy of Payroll/HR responsibilities with managers
• Maintain and reconcile all hourly payroll files and data for the plant, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Process weekly plant hourly payroll, including balancing general ledger interfaces and preparing regular and special payroll reports
• Assist in the administration of employee benefit and compensation programs and other HR company initiatives as required
• Partner with Plant HR Manager for disability processing, relocation coordination, HR requisition and PAF process, maintaining employee files and performance plan tracking and record keeping

The Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist Should

• Be a positive and pro‑active company and employee advocate
• Professional demeanor and ability communicate with all levels within the organization
• Have experience processing complex hourly payroll in a fast‑paced environment
• Be able to assist in the execution of labor and employee relations activities that drive productivity and efficiency.
• Be able to assist with grievance administration

This position will report directly to the Plant HR Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required
• Must have experience in payroll administration in a fast‑paced environment, ideally within manufacturing
• Prefer someone with previous Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment with modern HR processes
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of Ceridian DayForce and SAP are a plus

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 - $80,000 and includes a possible 12% short‑term incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Pre‑tax accounts
• Well‑being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
• Employee Assistance Program

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this stie may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].