Sr. Plant Human Resources Generalist - Sonoco

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. While reporting to the Plant HR Manager, you will be responsible for the HR function within Elk Grove Facility. The Sr. Plant HR Generalist must be a driven and engaged leader focused on providing solutions to business challenges and developing a high performing culture. The ability to collaborate across all levels will be a significant factor for success in this role. This role will be available across multiple shifts throughout the week and will flex hours based off those shifts. What you’ll be doing: You will implement and oversee the effective practice of HR policy, procedures and processes with direction for the Field HR organization; collaborate with regional HR and/or corporate HR resources to ensure compliance and alignment with company protocols. Leads plant orientation programs engaging with plant leadership and reviews program for world class performance. Collaborates with additional plant team members engaged in the orientation program. Assists employees with onboarding processes, documentation and I-9 verification; provides employees training with Workday (HRIS) and SIMON (ServiceNow) login processes as well as navigation, enrolling and explaining benefits. Manages random drug testing, pre-employment and background check process Supports hourly payroll function and looks for opportunities for process improvement. Processes Workday hourly hires to include issuing badges, updating Kronos information and finalizing hire information. Books, schedules and manages plant interview processes, ensures positive candidate experience through collaboration with assigned Recruiting Partner. Manages required assessment testing for hires, pre-employment and internal progression. Key member of plant Continuous Skills Development (CSD) team and provides support to ensure plant meets their intended goals. May be involved in maintenance of Element Trees, SWFL, in house development assessments and Sonoco University training. Other duties as assigned. Monitor temp employee time and converts temps to full time employees where necessary. Responds to onsite immediate disciplinary issues, however notifies HR Generalist of key issues, and will consult when needed. Will assist with investigations involving HR Generalist. Provides coaching to hourly employees. Allows opportunities for employees to voice concerns and relays information to Plant Management staff. Manages employee appreciation programs, attendance tracking and progression processes. Holds employee training including orientation, employee morale surveys, benefits reviews; maintains employee files electronically and paper. Supports plants with internal customer audits including but not limited to SMETA audits. Uses SIMON services to process any job changes and completes Workday data entry. Processes termination requests. Provides guidance to employees on Sonoco’s resources and finds opportunities to provide additional training. Administers FMLA program by tracking leave and issuing correct forms and information are provided to employees. Ensures management staff understands Sonoco’s FMLA and leave processes. Recruits, manages, and markets plant Apprenticeship program. Also, leads building of the community brand and locating opportunities for talent pipe through youth programs, high schools, technical schools. Supports ancillary plant projects as discussed between Plant Manager and Field HR Manager. May support activities and projects within the corporate organization. Responsible for handling employee relations activities. Training and development for plant personnel Works with management to communicate, train, coach and assist employees in an effort to maintain effective employee morale. This position is located in Elk Grove, Illinois and 100% onsite We’d love to hear from you if: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business with a concentration in Human Resources. 3+ years of experience working in Human Resources within a manufacturing environment required. Bi-Lingual & Fluent in English and Spanish Opportunity to progress within HR or plant environment. Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is from $80,320 to $90,360 At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.