Plant Human Resources Generalist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Medical & dental

Pre-tax accounts

Well-being program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Financial planning assistance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

O-I in Lapel, Indiana is seeking a Plant HR Generalist to support staffing, payroll, performance management, employee development, training and succession planning.

This hands-on role partners with the Plant HR Manager to implement HR processes, supervise payroll, benefits and initiatives, and to advocate for employees.

Candidates should have a bachelor degree, payroll experience and strong Excel skills; knowledge of Ceridian DayForce and SAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required.
• Previous experience in payroll administration in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of Ceridian DayForce and SAP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Payroll administration

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Labor relations

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

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.

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 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 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 Plant HR Generalist Should

• Be a positive and pro‑active company and employee advocate
• Professional demeanor and ability to communicate with all levels within the organization
• 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
• Be able to prioritize
• Have attention to detail

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required
• Previous experience in payroll administration in a fast‑paced environment preferred
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• 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.

• 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 Affimative 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].