1. Oversees employee compensation:
1.1 Implements any compensation changes consistently using best practices. This includes spot bonuses, job structures and base rates as examples.
1.2 Ensures effective compensation programs are designed for the local external environment through collaboration with Corporate Compensation
1.3 Ensures general wage increases are communicated appropriately within the plant.
1.4 Handles any workers’ compensation claims.

2. Ensures compliance with employment law and HR compliance regulations.
2.1 Keeps plant management team updated on relevant compliance topics.
2.2 Conducts annual harassment and workplace violence training in a manner that keeps employees engaged.
2.3 Acts as point of contact for other compliance training topics from other business disciplines as needed (i.e. cyber security, etc.)

3. Oversees the talent management function for the plant(s) in collaboration with COEs, plant leadership and the Field HR Manager.
3.1 Works with Plant Manager(s) and leadership team(s)



to develop coaching skills for performance improvement plans when necessary.
3.2 Works on plant progression and development plans for all employees in plant and advises and participates in employee and management counseling regarding company policies, procedures, legal requirements, employee performance, discipline, benefits, restructuring, etc.
3.3 Provides constructive coaching & counsel to operations leadership when needed in partnership with Field HR Manager and/or Division HR leader.

4. Oversees Employee Relations, Employee Engagement and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion activities.
4.1 Builds positive relationships with both salaried and hourly workforce at the plant(s) and provides opportunities for open discussion and meetings for complaint and conflict resolution and works with plant leadership in implementing strategies as needed to improve engagement. Keeps pulse on employee engagement and morale.
4.2 Investigates employee issues as they arise (th

📌 Generalist I, Plant HR (Toluca)
🏢 Sonoco
📍 Toluca