Plant Human Resources Generalist
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at O-I. Muskogee · full-time · $70,000–$90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Check hourly payroll records and plant data for accuracy, keeping them aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Run weekly payroll for plant employees, balance general ledger interfaces and prepare routine and special reports
- Help managers handle payroll and HR tasks accurately through training and ongoing checks
- Support benefits, compensation and other HR programs, plus disability cases, relocations and employee recordkeeping
- Work with the Plant HR Manager on requisitions, personnel action forms, performance tracking and labor relations
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required, along with professional experience in human resources
- You bring payroll administration experience in a fast-paced setting; manufacturing HR experience is preferred
- You can use Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and communicate with people at every organizational level
Who this fits
This is a hands-on, mid-level plant HR role based onsite in Muskogee. It suits someone who can prioritize carefully, maintain accurate records and assist with employee relations and grievance work.
From the employer
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? If you are looking for a small-town environment without the hustle and bustle of the big city, this is the place for you. Our Muskogee plant is conveniently located within an hours’ drive of many lakes that offer a multitude of options for the outdoor enthusiast.
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
- Bachelor Degree required
- Previous professional experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in payroll administration in a fast-paced environment preferred
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Knowledge of Ceridian DayForce and SAP are a plus
What we offer at O-I:
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 - $90,000 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.
O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:
- 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 Affirmative 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 hr.recruiters@o-i.com.