Paymaster/Plant HR (Human Resources) Generalist

O-I; Lapel (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision care

Pre-tax accounts

Well-being program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

O-I is seeking a Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist at its Lapel, Indiana plant to manage staffing, payroll, and performance initiatives. This hands-on role drives HR processes and supports salary programs in a manufacturing setting.

The candidate will train managers on payroll tasks, ensure accuracy for weekly payroll, and help oversee benefits, labor relations, and HR projects. Apply to join a leading global glass packaging company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• Experience in payroll administration in a fast-paced environment, ideally manufacturing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Ceridian DayForce and SAP are a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Communication

Labor relations

Grievance handling

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Excel

Ceridian DayForce

SAP

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Operations
• Compensation: USD 70,000 - USD 80,000 - yearly

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 Lapel plant is a great location because you can experience the strong sense of community found in a small Midwestern town, while being less than an hour from Indianapolis and having access to everything that a major city has to offer.

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

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 Affidivite Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. 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].