Human Resource Manager

Ultipro; Manchester (York County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging in Manchester, Pennsylvania is seeking an onsite, hands-on Human Resources Manager who will blend people strategy with plant operations to shape culture, engagement and performance across the facility.

You’ll lead frontline recruitment, employee relations, leadership development, and HR analytics, partnering with plant leadership to drive engagement, safety, and retention.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR management in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence operational leaders.
• Expertise in employee relations, talent strategy, and compliance.
• Experience with HRIS systems, metrics, and workforce analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline recruitment and workforce planning activities.
• Conduct on-site job fairs and external hiring events.
• Engage with community-based organizations to expand talent pools.
• Champion a positive, compliant, high-performance culture.
• Lead employee relations, conflict resolution, and engagement initiatives.
• Architect and execute HR strategies aligned to plant goals.
• Provide data-driven HR analytics and reporting.
• Drive succession planning, leadership development, and training programs.
• Oversee performance management and compensation discussions with corporate HR.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and safety standards.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Talent strategy

HR analytics

Workforce planning

Spanish/English bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $100,000 USD to $110,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Lead people. shape culture. drive manufacturing excellence and grow boldly with Pretium!

We are searching for an onsite, hands-on,Human Resources Manager in our Manchester, Pennsylvania plant. Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives at the intersection of people strategy and operational performance, a leader ready to influence culture, elevate talent, and partner directly with plant leadership to shape the future of our workforce.

If you’re energized by fast-paced manufacturing environments, multi-site leadership, and the opportunity to leave a lasting organizational impact — this is your platform.

Who We Are:

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 21 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.

Why This Role Matters:

This isn’t a sit-behind-the-desk HR role.

You’ll serve as the HR leader in our manufacturing facility, acting as the strategic advisor to plant leadership while championing employees at every level of the organization. Your influence will shape engagement, retention, safety culture, and leadership capability across entire operations.

What You’ll Own & Lead:

Frontline Recruitment:

• Create and implement staffing and hiring plans and spearhead proactive plantwide workforce planning activities.
• Conduct on-site job fairs and host external hiring events to ensure consistent, proactive frontline recruitment occurs.
• Engage with local community-based organizations and initiate continuous outreach activities to increase candidate talent pools.

Culture & Engagement

• Champion a positive, compliant, and high-performance workplace culture.
• Lead employee relations, conflict resolution, and engagement initiatives.
• Bridge communication between leadership and frontline employees.

Strategic Leadership

• Architect and execute HR strategies aligned to business and operational goals.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive organizational performance and workforce planning.
• Provide data-driven insights through HR analytics and reporting.

Organizational Development

• Drive succession planning, leadership development, and retention strategies.
• Assess training needs and implement workforce development programs.

Performance & Total Rewards

• Lead performance management programs that elevate accountability.
• Partner with corporate HR on compensation and benefits strategy.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to labor laws, HR best practices, and safety standards.
• Support and reinforce plant safety and employee well-being programs.

Who Thrives Here:

We’re looking for an HR leader who combines executive presence with floor credibility — someone equally comfortable in leadership meetings and on the production floor.

You’ll stand out if you bring:

• 5 plus years of proven success as an HR Manager in manufacturing or an industrial environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence operational leaders.
• Deep expertise in employee relations, talent strategy, and compliance.
• Strength in HRIS systems (UKG experience is a plus), metrics, and workforce analytics.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English ability a plus!

The Impact You’ll Leave:

• More engaged plant cultures
• Higher retention
• Scalable HR infrastructure across multiple sites

You won’t just support the business you’ll help drive it.

Why Pretium Packaging:

• Industry-essential manufacturing footprint
• Multi-site leadership exposure
• High visibility to operations executives
• Opportunity to shape culture at scale
• Growth-oriented, people-first environment

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