Plant HR Administrator

SONOCO CANADA; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 12

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is seeking a Plant Administrator to support HR functions and provide general office duties at our DeForest site. The role reports to the Senior Human Resources Manager and involves onboarding, benefits enrollment, orientation, and coordination of HR processes.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of HR or administrative experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and experience with HRIS systems (Workday/UKG).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of general HR or administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday, UKG) and time/attendance.
• Strong organizational and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees with onboarding processes and I-9 verification.
• Help employees with Workday login and HR benefits enrollment.
• Lead plant orientation programs with HR team and leadership.
• Support random drug testing, pre-employment, and background checks.
• Assist payroll processes and identify process improvements.
• Process new hourly hires and update timekeeping/hire information.
• Coordinate training including new hire and annual safety sessions.
• Support FMLA tracking and forms distribution.
• Collaborate on projects across sites including recruiting and performance management.
• Greet visitors and maintain office operations.

Skills

General HR experience

MS Office

HRIS (Workday)

Time and attendance

Tools

Workday

UKG/Kronos

Job description

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

While reporting to the Senior Human Resources Manager, the Plant Administrator serves as a key support resource for the Human Resources team performing a variety of HR administrative functions while also providing administrative support to other departments across the facility. This role is responsible for welcoming and assisting visitors, answering phone calls, and general office duties such as ordering office supplies, meals, etc.

What you'll be doing:

• Assists employees with onboarding processes, documentation, and I-9 verification;
• helps employees with Workday login and navigation and explaining and enrolling employees in benefits.
• Leads plant orientation programs, engaging with HR team and plant leadership and work to improve program within plant.
• Assists in managing random drug testing, pre-employment, and background check process.
• Supports hourly payroll function and looks for opportunities for process improvement.
• Processes new hourly hires, including issuing badges, updating timekeeping information, and finalizing hire information.
• Holds employee training including new hire orientation and annual safety training.
• Assists in administering FMLA program by tracking leave and issuing forms and information to employees.
• May support activities within other sites and projects related to and not limited to corrective actions, recruiting, and performance management.
• Maintains office operations by performing clerical functions such as ordering meals, ordering office supplies, coordinating company functions/meetings, and answering and directing incoming calls.
• Greets visitors, ensuring they follow proper visitor protocol and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You have a minimum of 2 years of general HR or administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven experience in time and attendance and working with HRIS (Workday, UKG, etc.).
• Have a high level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee issues and data.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to clearly communicate (written and verbal) to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world's best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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