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Silgan Containers

Plant Human Resources Manager

New Castle, Pennsylvania

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Role family
HR
Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$73,000 – $80,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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the posting

Plant Human Resources Manager

New Castle, PA

Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader - We are Silgan!

Silgan Closures is seeking an experienced Plant Human Resources Manager to join our manufacturing facility in New Castle, PA. This onsite HR Manager role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources management, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, HR compliance, onboarding, performance management, and safety program coordination.

As a trusted member of the plant leadership team, the Plant Human Resources Manager will partner with employees and management to support workforce initiatives, maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws, drive employee engagement, and foster a positive workplace culture within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We are proud to be an essential part of the world's food supply chain and are looking for a dedicated Human Resources professional who takes this responsibility as seriously as we do.

Apply today to join Silgan Closures as our next Human Resources Manager in New Castle, Pennsylvania

What we offer you:

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with some flexibility
  • Opportunity to represent Silgan at occasional career fairs and recruiting events
  • Salary range $73,000 - $80,000
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Stable employment with a global Fortune 500 manufacturer
  • Positive manufacturing culture that recognizes, rewards, and celebrates employee achievements

What you’ll do:

As the Plant Human Resources Manager, you will lead a broad range of HR functions and provide strategic and operational support to employees and leadership.

Human Resources Leadership

  • Manage daily human resources operations for the New Castle, PA manufacturing facility
  • Partner with plant leadership to support business objectives, employee engagement, and workforce planning
  • Promote a positive work environment while ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures

Employee Relations

  • Provide guidance and support regarding employee relations matters
  • Assist leaders in resolving workplace issues while maintaining compliance and consistency

Foster strong employee communication and engagement initiatives

Benefits Administration

  • Serve as the site Benefits Administrator for hourly employees
  • Administer employee benefit programs and assist employees with benefit-related questions
  • Conduct new hire orientations and benefit enrollment sessions
  • Process, maintain, and update benefit records and enrollment information

HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
  • Maintain compliance regarding:
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations
  • Department of Labor (DOL) standards
  • Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
  • Immigration and employment eligibility requirements
  • ADA, ADEA, wage and hour laws, and workers' compensation regulations

HR Systems & Administration

  • Maintain and update employee records within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
  • Process employee status changes, compensation updates, training records, address changes, and benefit information
  • Maintain accurate documentation and personnel files

Unemployment & Employee Support

  • Manage unemployment claims and appeal hearings
  • Gather and provide appropriate documentation and represent the company when required
  • Support employee onboarding, offboarding, and workforce transitions

What you’ll need to have:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience
  • Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee relations, and benefits administration
  • Experience with recruiting, onboarding, talent acquisition, and workforce management
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization

About Silgan

Silgan is a global Fortune 500 packaging company with more than 100 manufacturing facilities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia

We are a leading supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions serving the food, beverage, healthcare, home, personal care, garden, and beauty industries. Our reputation is built on stability, innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility

When you join Silgan, you become part of a company that values its employees, invests in professional growth, and supports long-term career success

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Human Resources Manager, HR Manager, or Human Resources Business Partner seeking a rewarding leadership opportunity in New Castle, PA, we encourage you to apply and join the Silgan team.

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.

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