Company Description
To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.
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. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.
Job Description
This is a hybrid role in Perrysburg, Ohio.
The Payroll & HR Operations Leader provides strategic and operational leadership for Payroll and HR Operations across the North America country group. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management, execution, and continuous improvement of HR operations, systems, and processes including payroll. Acting as a subject matter expert and escalation point, the role partners closely with the HR Business Partners, HRIS, and external providers to drive operational excellence, workforce engagement, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
HR & Payroll Operations Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Payroll and HR Operations professionals supporting manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada including Corporate functions.
- Direct and manage end‑to‑end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of:
- Salaried and hourly payrolls
- Union and contract payrolls
- Shadow payroll
- Expatriate pay
- Executive compensation
- Canadian payroll
- Oversee multiple pay cycles (weekly, bi‑weekly, semi‑monthly, monthly) and ensure all payroll deadlines and payment requirements are met.
- Serve as the senior payroll subject matter expert, providing escalation support for complex payroll, taxation, labor, and system issues.
- Ensure compliance with company pay policies, GAAP, and all federal, state, provincial, and tax regulations.
Compliance, Governance & Controls
- Provide expert guidance on payroll law, taxation, labor regulations, and accounting principles.
- Oversee U.S. and Canada year‑end processing, ensuring accurate and timely completion (W‑2s, T4/RL1s)
- Develop, document, implement, and routinely review payroll and HR operational controls, procedures, and quality assurance measures.
- Approve and release manual and off‑cycle payroll payments.
- Ensure payroll systems, inbound/outbound interfaces, earning/deduction codes, and GL mappings are properly configured and maintained.
- Oversee vendor and invoice management (e.g., Ceridian), ensuring accuracy and proper cost allocation.
HR Operations
- Lead HR operations for AMN country group, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee lifecycle events such as hires, transfers, promotions, leaves, terminations, and organizational changes.
- Oversee the management and prioritization of the relationship with GBS to ensure accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of tickets.
- Define and execute the systems and processes needed for employee experience technology strategy and the short- and long-term HR roadmap to attract, hire, develop, and grow talent.
- Identify opportunities to improve responsiveness and efficiency between HR and GBS.
- Maintain consistency, accuracy, and standardization across HR processes and practices.
HR Systems & Dayforce
- Oversee daily support, maintenance, and optimization of Dayforce and related HR systems.
- Partner with the HRIS Analyst to manage system updates, testing, implementations, and ongoing enhancements.
- Identify opportunities to maximize system capabilities and reduce reliance on manual processes.
- Act as a liaison between HR, IT, and system stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
Documentation, Policies & Process Improvement
- Lead the development, organization, and maintenance of HR documentation, including SOPs, process maps, and templates.
- Ensure documentation is current, accurate, and aligned with actual workflows.
- Support the review and update of HR policies in partnership with key stakeholders.
- Evaluate existing processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Drive initiatives focused on operational excellence, compliance, and enhanced employee experience.
- Guide organization through transformational shifts, moving HR technology from operational delivery to strategic solutions that enable differentiation and operational excellence.
Team Leadership & Execution
- Contributing member of the AMN Human Resource team
- Lead, coach, and develop the Payroll Leader, HRIS Analyst and HR Operations Analyst.
- Assign and prioritize team workloads to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks
- Monitor performance and provide ongoing feedback and development support
- Serve as the escalation point for complex operational issues
- Identify resource gaps and opportunities to improve team effectiveness and efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Information Systems or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in payroll and/or HR operations leadership
- Experience supporting multiple manufacturing or plant locations
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxation, and labor regulations
- Experience with process improvement, documentation, and project execution
- Advanced Excel and integrated payroll system proficiency
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
Additional Information
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position will be between $130,000- $150,000 with a 15% STI. 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:
10 paid holidays each year
Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage
Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan
Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
Weekly Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Saving Plans
Employee Assistance Program
This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.
O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
