Human Resources Coordinator

📋 Description

• • Spearhead the day-to-day human resources operations for the Ligonier Plant, ensuring seamless and efficient HR functions that support a high-performance, employee-oriented culture.
• • Drive the development and administration of comprehensive HR policies, procedures, and programs, aligning the workforce with the strategic objectives of Silgan Containers.
• • Play a pivotal role in shaping departmental goals, objectives, and systems, contributing to the overall success and growth of the HR function.
• • Actively participate in administrative staff meetings and relevant seminars, staying abreast of industry best practices and contributing to strategic discussions.
• • Assist in the meticulous monitoring of the annual HR budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and optimal resource allocation.
• • Masterfully maintain and manage Workday (HCM) for the Ligonier Plant, ensuring data integrity and efficient system utilization.
• • Generate and analyze essential reports to support departmental functions and provide critical insights to company leadership.
• • Prepare and deliver periodic reports to management as required, offering timely and accurate HR data.
• • Leverage Human Resources software to its fullest potential, maximizing efficiency and driving strategic HR initiatives.
• • Oversee the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll for the Ligonier plant, collaborating closely with accounting and corporate payroll to maintain the integrity of the payroll database.
• • Facilitate the implementation of the performance management system, encompassing performance development plans (PDPs), employee development programs, and robust safety initiatives.
• • Contribute to the establishment of a dynamic in-house employee training system, addressing diverse company training needs from needs assessment and new employee onboarding to management development, production cross-training, and safety.
• • Measure the impact of training programs and ensure effective training transfer to enhance employee skills and performance.
• • Partner with managers to select and contract external training programs and consultants, ensuring high-quality learning experiences.
• • Develop and disseminate essential educational materials and workshops for managers and employees, including comprehensive employee handbooks and standardized reports.
• • Meticulously maintain employee training records, ensuring compliance and accessibility.
• • Lead the recruitment process for both hourly and salaried employees, employing best practices to attract and hire a superior workforce.
• • Conduct effective recruiting planning meetings to identify staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
• • Diligently review resumes for all candidates and conduct initial interviews for non-exempt positions.
• • Serve as a key member of employee selection meetings and the safety committee, contributing to informed decision-making.
• • Collaborate closely with the Manufacturing Manager to proactively determine and address staffing needs.
• • Perform in-person and phone interviews with hourly candidates, assessing skills and cultural fit.
• • Administer appropriate company assessments to evaluate candidate suitability.
• • Conduct thorough reference and background checks to ensure the quality of hires.
• • Make well-informed recommendations to company supervisors regarding candidate selection.
• • Ensure timely follow-up on the status of the interview process, maintaining clear communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients to achieve staffing goals.
• • Effectively communicate employer information and benefits during the screening process to attract top talent.
• • Stay current on the company's organizational structure, personnel policies, and all relevant federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• • Act as a liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations to broaden recruitment reach.
• • Complete timely and accurate reports on hourly employment activity.
• • Conduct comprehensive exit interviews with terminating employees to gather valuable feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• • Assist in the development of Human Resources policies related to employee relations and safety, ensuring alignment with company values and legal requirements.
• • Partner with management to effectively communicate HR and Safety policies, procedures, programs, and relevant laws to all employees.
• • Propose and implement employee relations practices that foster a positive employer-employee relationship and promote high levels of employee morale and motivation.
• • Participate actively in the conduct of investigations when employee complaints or concerns arise, ensuring fairness and thoroughness.
• • Provide expert guidance to managers and supervisors on the company's progressive discipline system.
• • Offer counsel to managers on various employment issues, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• • Understand and effectively implement the collective bargaining agreement at the Ligonier plant, ensuring smooth labor relations.
• • Analyze the impact of the bargaining agreement to promote effective plant operations, positive employee relations, and productive labor-management relationships.
• • Build and nurture effective and beneficial relationships with the union, fostering a collaborative environment.
• • Maintain an effective and credible rapport with union representatives.
• • Develop and cultivate strong working alliances with Manufacturing site leadership and union leadership.
• • Possess a deep understanding of the intricacies of labor negotiations and the boundaries surrounding day-to-day labor relations interactions.
• • Uphold and maintain the Corporate Safety Manual for the site, ensuring its relevance and accessibility.
• • Ensure that site-specific safety programs are developed, documented, and consistently maintained.
• • Assist in the implementation of company-wide safety and health programs, promoting a secure work environment.
• • Track and post OSHA-required data and file all necessary reports accurately and on time.
• • Ensure all monthly safety training is completed and meticulously documented for all staff members.
• • Maintain and complete all monthly safety statistics for the facility, providing key performance indicators.
• • Actively promote and engage employees in a culture of safety, making safety a top priority.
• • Provide robust support to business operations in the implementation of safety initiatives and requirements.
• • Administer the worker's compensation process, including medical treatment, cost control, and communication with claim adjusters.
• • Proactively address safety concerns and issues through collaborative efforts with the HR Business Partner and operations teams.
• • Ensure proper safety training is provided to new hires and support training initiatives led by the HR Business Partner.
• • Deliver day-to-day benefits administration services, ensuring employees have access to and understanding of their benefits.
• • Assist employees with any claim-related issues, providing timely and effective support.
• • Develop and schedule comprehensive benefits onboarding for new hires and manage the annual open enrollment process.
• • Review and file all workers' compensation claims in the designated software tracking system (Risx-Facs) and liaise with Gallagher Bassett on claims management.
• • Recommend strategic changes in benefits offered, focusing on enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
• • Ensure strict compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal requirements and reporting obligations, including those related to EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, Department of Labor, worker compensation, OSHA, and other relevant regulations.
• • Minimize the company's exposure to lawsuits by adhering to all legal and policy guidelines.
• • Protect the interests of both employees and the company by upholding company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.
• • Assist in the execution of a company-wide process of organization development, focusing on succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management.
• • Facilitate employee communication and feedback through various channels, including company meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and Intranet use.
• • Monitor the organization's culture to ensure it supports the attainment of company goals and promotes employee satisfaction.
• • Assist with company-wide committees such as wellness, training, environmental health and safety, activity, and culture and communications committees.