Overview
From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.
Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We are proud of our portfolio of brands, achievements in sustainability and industrialization, and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
Responsibilities
- Work with management to communicate, train, and coach employees to maintain effective morale; advise on company policies, procedures, legal requirements, employee performance, discipline, benefits, restructuring, and related topics.
- Understand and apply Federal and State laws (e.g., EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, NLRB) to protect the company against litigation and to maintain non-union status where applicable.
- Conduct surveys on employee morale, local wages/benefits, and employment issues; develop reports and recommendations for management.
- Assist with local hourly recruiting activities including diversity hiring, employee tracking, and interviewing as needed.
- Support development of plant HR goals and metrics; lead talent review and performance management processes to sustain accountability.
- Participate in succession planning for all plant positions, including summer interns and Emerging Leaders; support development planning for high-potential personnel.
- Coordinate employee recognition programs and community relations initiatives; ensure plant compliance with Sonoco HR policy.
This position will be located in Menasha, WI.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business with a concentration in Human Resources.
- 7+ years of experience in Human Resources within a manufacturing environment.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, HRCI-SPHR, or HRCI-PHR certifications preferred.
- Union experience highly preferred.
Compensation
Plant HR Manager: The annual base salary range is $102,080 to $114,840, plus an annual target bonus of 7.5% of base salary.
Senior Plant HR Manager: The annual base salary range is $113,280 to $127,440, plus an annual target bonus of 7.5% of base salary.
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Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off and holidays to support recreation, rejuvenation, and care for yourself and family
- Variety of company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
- Tution reimbursement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.