Paymaster/Plant HR (Human Resources) Generalist

About the role

At O-I, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an energetic and hands-on HR professional to support our manufacturing team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee support, payroll administration, employee engagement, recruiting, benefits, and day-to-day HR operations in a dynamic plant environment. If you're the type of person who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, staying organized, and being visible on the production floor instead of sitting behind a desk all day, we'd love to talk with you.

Responsibilities

• Process and support hourly payroll activities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and leaders across the plant.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.
• Administer employee benefits programs and answer employee questions.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate employee engagement programs, recognition efforts, and plant-wide communication initiatives.
• Assist with performance management, training, and talent development activities.
• Support employee and labor relations efforts, including working in a unionized environment when applicable.
• Partner with plant leadership to address workforce needs and drive a positive employee experience.
• Maintain a regular presence on the manufacturing floor to build relationships, support employees, and stay connected to plant operations.
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives that support business objectives and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong payroll knowledge and experience supporting hourly employees.
• Enjoys interacting with people and building positive working relationships.
• Comfortable handling frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
• Takes a proactive, customer-service-oriented approach to HR.
• Works collaboratively and is willing to jump in wherever needed