Plant HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time & holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Well-being program

401(k) retirement plan with employer 2

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Financial planning assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

O-I in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist to manage staffing, payroll, performance management, and employee development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will partner with plant leadership, support onboarding, benefits, training, and labor relations in applicable unionized settings, while maintaining records and staying active on the plant floor to deliver hands-on HR support.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business or Human Resources is preferred.
• Experience in payroll administration in a fast-paced environment, ideally within manufacturing.
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment with modern HR processes preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of Ceridian DayForce and SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and support hourly payroll activities with high accuracy.
• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and leaders across the plant.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.
• Administer employee benefits programs and answer questions.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation, ensuring policy compliance.
• Coordinate employee engagement programs and plant-wide communication.
• Assist with performance management, training, and talent development.
• Support labor relations efforts in unionized environments when applicable.
• Partner with plant leadership to address workforce needs and improve employee experience.
• Maintain a regular presence on the manufacturing floor to stay connected with operations.
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives supporting business objectives.

Skills

Payroll administration

Customer service

Organizational skills

People skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in HR/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Ceridian DayForce

SAP

Job description

O-I in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist to manage staffing, payroll, performance management, and employee development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will partner with plant leadership, support onboarding, benefits, training, and labor relations in applicable unionized settings, while maintaining records and staying active on the plant floor to deliver hands-on HR support.