Human Resources Generalist - Manufacturing

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Matching Contribution

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana seeks an Employee Relations Specialist in Champaign, IL to lead the Employee Engagement program. This role encompasses managing the employment lifecycle and collaborating with management to enhance workplace experiences. You will support and engage employees, ensuring they feel valued.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of HR experience, especially in manufacturing. Salary ranges from $55,000 to $65,000, with numerous benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience in a manufacturing company.
• Willing to walk the manufacturing floor full-time.
• Strong analytical skills to assess employee needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership for site engagement strategy.
• Lead employee recognition programs.
• Coach leaders to support healthy communication.
• Analyze data to measure program success.
• Assist associates with career growth.

Skills

Human Resources experience

Analytical abilities

Coaching and communication

Proficiency in Excel

Data collection and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Communications

Tools

HR systems (Workday)

Job description

As Employee Relations Specialist, you will lead Plastipak’s Employee Engagement program at our Champaign, IL location. You will be responsible for the employment lifecycle, from hire to retire including transfers and promotions. You collaborate with managers and colleagues to shape experiences in the workplace, ensuring Associates feel valued, pride in their purpose, part of the community, and supported at every phase of their employment with the company.

You Will:

• Partner with Manufacturing Site Leadership to formulate the Site engagement strategy & roadmap.
• Lead planning and execution of employee recognition and rewards programs & Associate engagement activities
• Shape & monitor new Associate onboarding & assimilation, assuring new Associates are set-up for success to thrive
• Serve as a coach to leaders, providing tools & training to support healthy communication & relationships with Associates
• Collect data via multiple measures, then analyze data to assess program efficacy & measure progress for continuous improvement
• Be a visible presence, maintaining a finger-on-the-pulse of Associate engagement
• Assist internal associates with career growth and changes
• Be a resource for Associates, pointing them in the right direction for information to support their professional & personal needs

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree, with preference for Human Resources, Business Administration or Communications
• Willing to be onsite and walk the manufacturing floor full time
• Minimum of 2 years of human resource work experience in a manufacturing company
• Competencies for success: High energy, approachable, authentic, relatable
• Ability to function as coach, cheerleader, champion and communicator
• Proficiency with formulating measures, collecting data from multiple sources and gleaning meaningful insights
• Proficient with HR systems (Workday a plus) and advanced functionality with Excel
• Strong analytical abilities to accurately assess employees' needs, evaluate feedback, and translate into actionable recommendations to constantly improve Plastipak's work environment.
• A passion for making a positive impact to people & the business

You Earn:

• $55,000 - $65,000, based on qualifications and experience

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer