Paymaster​/Plant HR; Human Resources) Generalist

• Full-time
• Department:
  Operations
• Location:
  
  Winston-Salem
• Compensation: USD 70,000 - USD 80,000 - yearly

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.

The Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist
will assist in the execution of staffing, payroll, performance management, employee development, training and succession planning. This hands-on position is responsible for driving the implementation of HR processes and initiatives.

What You'll Do

As the Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist, you'll partner closely with plant leadership and employees to deliver exceptional HR support while helping create a positive, engaging, and high-performing workplace.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Is highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Has strong payroll knowledge and experience supporting hourly employees.
• Enjoys interacting with people and building positive working relationships.
• Is 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 to support the team.
• Enjoys being active and visible throughout the plant rather than working exclusively from an office.

This position will report directly to the Plant HR Manager

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business or Human Resources is preferred
• Must have experience in payroll administration in a fast-paced environment, ideally within manufacturing
• Prefer someone with previous Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment with modern HR processes
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of Ceridian Day Force and SAP are a plus

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:
The expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 - $80,000
and includes a possible 12% short-term incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit…