Plant Human Resources Manager

silgancontainers; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with some—

Company-paid life insurance

Educational assistance and development

Stable employment with a Fortune 500

Positive manufacturing culture

Job summary

Silgan is seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager for our New Castle, PA facility. You will lead a broad range of HR functions, partnering with plant leadership to drive workforce planning, engagement, and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will oversee employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding, performance management, and safety program coordination, while maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee relations, and benefits administration
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, talent acquisition, and workforce management

Responsibilities

• Lead daily HR operations for the New Castle, PA facility
• Partner with plant leadership to support business objectives and workforce planning
• Ensure a positive work environment aligned with policies and procedures
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters and resolve issues
• Administer benefits programs for hourly employees and manage enrollment
• Maintain HRIS records and process status changes, compensation updates, and training records
• Support unemployment claims and represent the company when needed

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Plant Human Resources Manager

New Castle, PA

Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader - We are Silgan!

Silgan Closures is seeking an experienced Plant Human Resources Manager to join our manufacturing facility in New Castle, PA. This onsite HR Manager role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources management, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, HR compliance, onboarding, performance management, and safety program coordination.

As a trusted member of the plant leadership team, the Plant Human Resources Manager will partner with employees and management to support workforce initiatives, maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws, drive employee engagement, and foster a positive workplace culture within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We are proud to be an essential part of the world's food supply chain and are looking for a dedicated Human Resources professional who takes this responsibility as seriously as we do.

What we offer you:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with some flexibility
• Opportunity to represent Silgan at occasional career fairs and recruiting events
• Salary range $73,000 - $80,000
• Company-paid life insurance
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
• Stable employment with a global Fortune 500 manufacturer
• Positive manufacturing culture that recognizes, rewards, and celebrates employee achievements

What you'll do:

As the Plant Human Resources Manager, you will lead a broad range of HR functions and provide strategic and operational support to employees and leadership.

Human Resources Leadership

Manage daily human resources operations for the New Castle, PA manufacturing facility

Partner with plant leadership to support business objectives, employee engagement, and workforce planning

Promote a positive work environment while ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures

Employee Relations

Provide guidance and support regarding employee relations matters

Assist leaders in resolving workplace issues while maintaining compliance and consistency

Foster strong employee communication and engagement initiatives

Benefits Administration

Serve as the site Benefits Administrator for hourly employees

Administer employee benefit programs and assist employees with benefit-related questions

Conduct new hire orientations and benefit enrollment sessions

Process, maintain, and update benefit records and enrollment information

HR Compliance & Employment Law

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Maintain compliance regarding:

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations
• Department of Labor (DOL) standards
• Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
• Immigration and employment eligibility requirements
• ADA, ADEA, wage and hour laws, and workers' compensation regulations

HR Systems & Administration

Maintain and update employee records within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

Process employee status changes, compensation updates, training records, address changes, and benefit information

Maintain accurate documentation and personnel files

Unemployment & Employee Support

Manage unemployment claims and appeal hearings

Gather and provide appropriate documentation and represent the company when required

Support employee onboarding, offboarding, and workforce transitions

What you'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee relations, and benefits administration
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, talent acquisition, and workforce management
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization

About Silgan

Silgan is a global Fortune 500 packaging company with more than 100 manufacturing facilities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia

We are a leading supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions serving the food, beverage, healthcare, home, personal care, garden, and beauty industries. Our reputation is built on stability, innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility

When you join Silgan, you become part of a company that values its employees, invests in professional growth, and supports long-term career success