Join Silgan Containers as an HR Generalist in Breinigsville, PA
Why Silgan:
At Silgan, we invest in our employees with stability, training, and long‑term career growth. Here’s what you can expect:
Excellent pay with annual merit increases.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Additional benefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options.
401k retirement plan with dollar‑for‑dollar company match.
Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement.
A culture that values safety, innovation, and promoting from within.
What You Will Do:
As an HR Generalist, you will support the plant by managing key HR functions for hourly and salaried employees. Your responsibilities will include:
Staffing & Onboarding
Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring hourly employees using the Workday Applicant Tracking System.
Assisting plant leadership with recruiting and hiring salaried employees.
Coordinating pre-hire screenings, including drug testing, physicals, and background checks.
Onboarding all new hires and ensuring a smooth orientation process.
Employee Relations
Enforcing plant policies, employee handbook, and corporate policies.
Serving as a primary point of contact for employee questions and workplace concerns.
Conducting employee investigations and supporting supervisors with disciplinary actions.
Legal Compliance
Maintaining applicant and employee records.
Administering FMLA, sick leave, and LTD processes.
Ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws.
Managing legal posting requirements.
Payroll & Accounts Payable
Processing daily labor hours, vacations, and shift trades in Kronos and reconciling to the production schedule.
Verifying attendance, leaves, pay adjustments, and updating records accordingly.
Processing purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation through OnBase.
Preparing AP accruals and prepaid entries for month-end close.
General HR Responsibilities
Providing HR-related training as needed.
Assisting with benefits administration.
Facilitating and coordinating employee events.
Communicating regularly with Plant Manager, Supervisors, and the Corporate HR team.
Supporting a positive plant culture and helping maintain employee engagement.
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field.
3–5 years of plant HR experience.
Prior manufacturing HR experience strongly preferred.
Previous experience with Workday is a plus.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication, organization, and time‑management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
Take the Next Step:
Apply today to join Silgan Containers as an HR Generalist. Be part of a team that values collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement. Help us support the people who keep our operations running and apply now!
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.