Human Resource Specialist

About the company

Anchor Glass Container LLC, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with five strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many iconic consumer‑packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits, and food industries. With over 2,000 US‑based team members, Anchor Glass provides glass packaging solutions while emphasizing attention to detail, customer focus, and a collaborative culture. Anchor Glass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary

Provides support in functional areas of the human resources department, which may include recruitment and employment, personnel records, employee and/or labor relations, job evaluation, compensation management, benefits administration, organization development, and training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Perform weekly timecard administration and support the corporate payroll department from the plant level.
• Administer human resources policies and procedures.
• Conduct new‑hire orientation and prepare paperwork to place new employees on payroll and establish personnel files.
• Perform benefits administration for new hires and resolve any benefit issues daily.
• Maintain knowledge of current contracts to effectively address related questions and issues.
• Assist in the hiring process by coordinating job postings (internal/external), reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, performing reference checks, and administering drug testing.
• Monitor unemployment compensation forms, claims, and expenses.
• Participate in plant safety administration.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or equivalent with three or more years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Effective communication skills by phone, in person, and in writing with peers, management, agencies, and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll information.