Plant HR Coordinator - People, Safety & Training

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Ligonier (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-to-day benefits administration

Workers’ compensation claims mgmt.

Therapeutic professional benefits

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation in the United States—Indiana plant—seeks an HR leader to manage daily HR operations, safety programs, and an employee‑oriented culture. You will administer policies, payroll, and benefits, while aligning HR initiatives with company goals and labor relations.

The role requires 3+ years in HR (5+ in leadership), knowledge of employment laws, and strong communication. Spanish skills are a plus; bachelor's in HR/Business preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field preferred.
• PHR certification preferred.
• 3+ years HR experience; 5+ years HR leadership preferred.
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Experience with workers’ compensation claim processing and legalities.
• Strong MS Office skills; effective written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and confidentiality skills.
• Strong organizational abilities; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day HR operations for the Ligonier Plant.
• Administer HR policies, procedures and programs including safety.
• Create an employee‑oriented, high‑performance culture.
• Develop and administer HR programs aligned with goals.
• Maintain Workday (HCM) and prepare reports for management.
• Process weekly payroll and collaborate with payroll team.
• Implement performance management and training systems.
• Support staffing plans and interview processes.
• Maintain relationships with clients and communicate benefits.
• Conduct exit interviews and advise on disciplinary actions.
• Understand and implement the collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintain Corporate Safety Manual and OSHA data tracking.
• Administer benefits and open enrollment; ensure compliance.

Skills

HR experience

Leadership experience

Employment laws

Workers’ compensation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Spanish (benefit)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

PHR certification

Tools

None

Job description

Silgan Plastics Corporation in the United States—Indiana plant—seeks an HR leader to manage daily HR operations, safety programs, and an employee‑oriented culture. You will administer policies, payroll, and benefits, while aligning HR initiatives with company goals and labor relations.

The role requires 3+ years in HR (5+ in leadership), knowledge of employment laws, and strong communication. Spanish skills are a plus; bachelor's in HR/Business preferred.