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Division Overview:

Crown’s Food Division is the number one manufacturer of food cans in the world. Our complete array of food packaging serves a variety of markets, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder and other dry food products. We offer a wide selection of food cans from round to bowl as well as shaped cans. We truly focus on excellence.  Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Team.

Position Overview:

The Human Resources Coordinator in Owatonna, MN plays a key role in supporting HR operations at our manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for managing the recruitment cycle for hourly and contract staff, maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating team member events, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations. The HR Coordinator also serves as a liaison between employees and management, helping to foster a positive and informed workplace culture.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and temporary positions, including new hire orientation.
• Enter new hires into the HR system and ensure all onboarding documentation is completed.
• Maintain regular correspondence with new hires up to their start date.

Time & Attendance

• Serve as backup for time and attendance system management.
• Run weekly reports and update time-off balances and attendance points.

Employee Records & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files according to federal, state and local laws.
• Ensure completion and compliance of I-9 forms and wage theft notice forms.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Leave Management

• Track leaves of absence including disability and workers’ compensation.
• Communicate updates to relevant team members and departments.
• Ensure HR system is accurate.

Employee Engagement

• Plan and coordinate team member events to promote engagement and morale.
• Maintain the “Owatonna Pulse” calendar and communication board to keep team members informed.
• Serve as a point of contact for team members regarding policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries in the HR email inbox and suggestion box.
• Promote a positive work environment by being present on production floor and support team member engagement initiatives.

Analytical and Data-Driven Decision Making

• Utilize HR metrics and workforce data (e.g., turnover rates, absenteeism, productivity trends) to identify patterns and recommend improvements.
• Prepare reports for audits, inspections, or internal reviews.

Perform duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication verbal and written skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (i.e. Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Handle information with strict confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Requirements

• 1–3 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

 Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box.”

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods.
• Frequent use of computers, keyboards, and other office equipment.
• Occasionally walking within the facility on the production floor where there are moving machinery, loud sounds, and extreme temperatures.
• May occasionally need to bend, reach, or stoop during file management or event set up.

Working Conditions:

• Generally, working in an office environment with a controlled temperature. May be required to perform some job duties outside on the production floor where you may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• May require overtime as necessary.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits:

Crown provides competitive pay and performance-based bonuses for full-time team members. Employees receive comprehensive benefits, including free company-paid health insurance, company matched 401(k), short-term and long-term disability coverage. These benefits begin on the first of the month after 30 days of employment.

Interested:

Take the next step in your career and apply online today at www.crowncork.com/careers.  

This job description is subject to change at any time.