Human Resources Business Partner - Thomaston, CT

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Silgan Dispensing is a global manufacturer of packaging solutions that help brands enhance lives. Our broad portfolio of trigger sprayers pumps fine mist sprayers and closures are used by iconic brands for personal care beauty fragrance home garden and healthcare markets.

Headquartered in Richmond Virginia the Silgan Dispensing team includes approximately 6000 employees across North America South America Asia and Europe. We are proud to have created a diverse workforce that is innovative sustainably focused respectful inclusive driven to excel and customeroriented held together by the belief that we are best when we work as One Team.

Our culture of engagement collaboration and accountability is what enables us to be the dispensing partner brands rely on to grow their business.

The Role:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic advisor to the Plant Manager developing and implementing human capital strategies that enhance business performance and customer satisfaction. This role supports manufacturing operations by addressing complex HR challenges advocating for the business value of HR initiatives and driving both shortterm and longterm organizational goals. The HRBP ensures alignment between HR initiatives and business objectives promotes compliance and supports employee relations and development to foster productivity and engagement.

What You Will Do:

Serve as the primary HR advisor for sitelevel operations providing expert guidance on all HR matters.
Align HR strategies with business objectives track progress and drive HR initiatives to support site goals.
Partner with operations leaders to ensure optimal staffing and workforce planning.
Support supervisors managers and leaders in implementing and maintaining a consistent compensation philosophy.
Facilitate succession planning employee retention strategies and highpotential employee development.
Build trusted relationships across functions and with both salaried and hourly employees.
Actively engage with hourly staff by maintaining a visible presence on the plant floor.
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Provide coaching and support to managers on employee relations matters ensuring consistency and fairness.
Conduct investigations and implement appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
Lead initiatives related to recruitment onboarding and employee retention.
Develop and implement performance management processes to enhance workforce effectiveness.
Identify training and development needs facilitating programs that support employee growth.
Support career development planning and succession management strategies.
Ensure compliance with labor laws company policies and best HR practices.
Stay up to date on changes in employment laws and HR regulations working with legal counsel as needed.
Provide guidance on HR policies procedures and workplace compliance.
Oversee HR metrics reporting timekeeping and system support.
Support safety initiatives including workers compensation processes and risk mitigation strategies.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in compliance with legal and company standards.
Lead HR projects and transformation initiatives focusing on change management and leadership development.
Partner with business leaders to address workforce challenges and translate them into actionable HR strategies.
Analyze HR metrics to identify trends assess business impact and drive continuous improvement.
Work closely with management to ensure employees have the skills and resources necessary for success.
Coach leaders on employee engagement motivation and effective management practices.
Manage local HR team.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.
35 years of progressive HR experience preferably in a manufacturing or corporate environment.
Experience working in a strategic HR role partnering with plant leadership to drive initiatives.
Experience developing and partnering with front line supervisors.
Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases including investigations and conflict resolution.
Strong background in talent management succession planning and workforce development.
Experience in implementing HR initiatives that drive business performance.
Experience analyzing interpreting and presenting data to leaders.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and practices.
Skills & Competencies:

Strategic Thinking: Ability to align HR strategies with business goals and influence decisionmaking.
Employee Relations Expertise: Strong knowledge of labor laws conflict resolution and workplace compliance.
HR Policy & Compliance: Deep understanding of federal state and local employment laws.
Change Management: Proven experience leading HR transformation initiatives.
DataDriven Decision Making: Ability to analyze HR metrics and translate them into actionable insights.
Communication & RelationshipBuilding: Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with employees managers and leadership.
Coaching & Leadership Development: Experience coaching managers on best HR practices leadership development and performance management.
HR Systems & Technology: Proficiency in HRIS timekeeping and reporting tools.
Project & Program Management: Ability to manage HR initiatives drive process improvements and execute change management strategies.
What Will Put You Ahead:

Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
Advanced degree SHRMCP/SCP or SPHR certification
Workday experience
Experience with project management
Pay Range: $90000 $95000