Plant Administrator

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're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

While reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for Administrative duties focused on hourly payroll and hourly recruiting. If the HR generalist is not available, we would expect this role to be able to direct employees on how to find human resources policies, procedures, and resources. The primary focus of this position will be on hourly payroll, hourly recruiting, and support employee engagement. You must possess the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

What you'll be doing:

Preparing and complete all hourly payroll functions

Reconcile and report payroll results

Investigate payroll questions and issues

Become local expert on Kronos Payroll System, supporting others to leverage system tools

Maintain update and accurate Kronos roster.

Support New Employee Orientation as needed, including assigning timecard pass codes

Serving as contact with Staffing Agencies

Ensuring performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner

Assisting employees during the “Open Enrollment” process

Verify accuracy and consistency of attendance

Prepare weekly reports for management team and other reports as requested

Support employee engagement and community events as requested

Support recruiting efforts with direction from management

Own Training System Documentation and Publishing of required training

Support covid close contact tracing

Create a positive first impression for all visitors

This position is located in Hartselle, AL.

We'd love to hear from you if:

Complying with all Local/State/Federal Employment Laws (i.e. practices, postings, updating changes to remain compliant)

We expect you to align with Sonoco Values

Prefer experience in office administration

Prefer you are pursuing or earned an associate degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, will consider equivalent experience

You must be familiar with EEOC and AAP employment law

Ability to learn payroll systems, preferred Workday or Kronos

Must have high level of integrity, trust and ethical standards

Must have above average communication skills (written & verbal)

Must be able to maintain composure

Compensation:

Administrator III - Plant: The annual base salary range for this role is from $42,560 to $47,880.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

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 with a variety of services

Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family

Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate 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.

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