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. 

What you’ll be doing:

You will implement and oversee the effective practice of HR policy, procedures and processes; collaborate with regional HR and/or corporate HR resources to ensure compliance and alignment with company protocols.  May provide support to HR Generalist or Associate Manager on background investigations, recruiting and performance management activities.

Leads plant orientation programs engaging with plant leadership and work to improve program within plant. 

Assists employees with onboarding processes, documentation and I-9 verification; helps employees with Workday and SIMON login issues and navigation and enrolling and explaining benefits.

Manages random drug testing, pre-employment and background process

Supports hourly payroll function and looks for opportunities for process improvement.

Processes Workday hourly hires to include issuing badges, updating Kronos information and finalizing hire information.

Books, schedules and manages plant interview processes, ensures positive candidate experience.

Manages Workkeys and Minimizer testing logistics.  Proctors Workkeys test.

Monitor temp employee time and converts temps to full time employees

Responds to onsite immediate disciplinary responsibilities

Provides coaching to hourly employees

Manages employee appreciation programs

Holds employee training including orientation, employee morale surveys, benefits reviews; maintains employee files.

Processes job changes and data entry within Workday.

Audits payroll, general wage increase process and tracks time and attendance

Instrumental involvement in CSD pillar including maintenance of Element Trees, SWFL, in house development assessments and Sonoco University training.  Usually leads CSD Pillar.

Administers FMLA program by tracking leave and issuing forms and information to employee.

Recruits, manages and markets plant Apprenticeship program.

May support activities within other sites and projects related to and not limited to corrective actions, recruiting and performance management.

Position located out of our Waco, TX Facility and 100% onsite

We’d love to hear from you if:

2 years general HR Experience

Bachelors Degree Preferred

SHRM CP or SCP Certification or HRCI SPHR OR PHR Certification

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $51,040 to $57,420.

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 options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition 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.