Paymaster/Plant HR (Human Resources) Generalist
O-I · Auburn, NY, United States · Posted Jun 15, 2026
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The Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist will assist in the execution of staffing, payroll, performance management, employee development, training and succession planning. This hands-on position is responsible for driving the implementation of HR processes and initiatives .
The Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist will:
Train and monitor work accuracy of Payroll/HR responsibilities with managers
Maintain and reconcile all hourly payroll files and data for the plant, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Process weekly plant hourly payroll, including balancing general ledger interfaces and preparing regular and special payroll reports
Assist in the administration of employee benefit and compensation programs and other HR company initiatives as required
Partner with Plant HR Manager for disability processing, relocation coordination, HR requisition and PAF process, maintaining employee files and performance plan tracking and record keeping
The Paymaster/Plant HR Generalist should:
Be a positive and pro-active company and employee advocate
Professional demeanor and ability communicate with all levels within the organization
Have experience processing complex hourly payroll in a fast-paced environment
Be able to assist in the execution of labor and employee relations activities that drive productivity and efficiency.
Be able to assist with grievance administration
This position will report directly to the Plant HR Manager
Bachelor Degree required
Must have experience in payroll administration in a fast-paced environment, ideally within manufacturing
Prefer someone with previous Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment with modern HR processes
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Knowledge of Ceridian DayForce and SAP are a plus
What we offer at O-I:
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 - $80,000 and includes a possible 12% short-term incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:
Vacation time and paid holidays
Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
Pre-tax accounts
Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
Employee Assistance Program
O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this stie may request reasonable accommodations by emailing hr.recruiters@o-i.com .
Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench the thirst, well it was probably made by us, we are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.
O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Why do you want to apply? Our Auburn facility is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. If you thrive in a busy environment, and are looking for a great place to work with highly engaged employees, then our plant in Auburn is the place for you.