HR Officer

Crown Holdings, Inc. is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Crown has launched a new opportunity for a Human Resources Officer to join our beverage-can manufacturing plant in Peterborough, UK. The position will report to the HR Manager. The Peterborough factory is brand-new, and it’s filled with state-of-the-art technologies capable of producing up to 3 billion cans per annum. The plant operates 24-hours per day on a continuous shift system, 360 days per year and employs approximately 200 people.

The purpose of the HR Officer role is to support operations on site and administration of payroll, recruitment, development, and retention of employees. You will develop and apply all local and group HR policies, providing support to the department as well as acting as one of the key points of contact for site communication. Ensuring that verbal and formal communication is professional, clear, and effective is highly important both internally and externally.

• Deliver excellent HR administration services and drive processes that ensure compliance and accuracy, showing strong attention to detail.
• Ensure compliance from an internal audit perspective around SOX Controls.
• Support, advise and coach Managers with regards to employee relations, employment law, best practice, and internal policies, processes, and procedures.
• Provide support to Managers on managing HR issues.
• Advise and partner with line managers to support grievance and disciplinary matters.
• Assist with recruitment, interviews, and the starter/leaver process, including all of the administration around those activities in our HR system, SuccessFactors.
• Collect data for monthly payroll, and submit to payroll.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports, analyzing trends in data and drive the use of data to inform decisions.
• Contribute to the continued development of a culture in which employees feel involved, committed, and valued.
• Assist with the brand awareness activities in the local communities by attending career events at schools and local job fairs as required.
• Assist HR Manager with projects as required.

• An HR generalist, with strong administrative skills.
• Previous experience of 3 to 4 years in a similar role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable record of working effectively in HR administration, payroll, and recruitment, ensuring an optimal candidate experience.
• Previous experience in providing guidance to the team regarding HR administration processes and systems (SAP SuccessFactors experience would be an advantage).
• CIPD level 3 or above would be beneficial.

• Analytical, with excellent administration skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Highly personable, able to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.
• Self-starter, and an effective team player.
• Ability to meet deadlines and assign priorities accordingly.
• Able to influence decision making to support effective employee relations.
• Able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the plant and across the business.

• The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment.
• To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance.
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees.

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown's culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented. We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.