Human Resources Manager

Ultipro; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging in Peru, Illinois, is seeking a hands-on HR Manager with Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities to lead full-cycle HR at the plant and champion safety initiatives. You will influence employee experience, strengthen compliance, and foster a culture where people and safety come first.

This exempt role reports to HR leadership and offers visibility with plant operations, opportunities to shape culture, and a focus on safety programs in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Safety, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years HR experience (EHS exposure preferred).
• Knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, etc.).
• Familiarity with OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Effective communication and employee engagement skills.
• HRIS and Microsoft Office proficiency – UKG experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP, OSHA 30, ASP, or GSP certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle hourly recruiting, on-boarding, and orientation.
• Partner with leaders on employee relations and performance management.
• Assist with benefits, payroll support, and HRIS data management.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Lead safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Maintain SDS documentation and EHS records.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Deliver safety training (PPE, hazard communication, emergency response)

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Safety awareness

Compliance knowledge

Communication

HRIS (UKG)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Tools

UKG HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $80,000 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

Grow boldly with Pretium. Be the voice of employees. Champion safety. Drive culture.

Are you an HR professional who thrives on building strong teams while also leading workplace safety initiatives? We’re looking for a hands-on HR Manager with EHS responsibilities for our plant in Peru, Illinois.

We are seeking candidates who want to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence employee experience, strengthen compliance, and help create a culture where people and safety come first.

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 Stands Out:

• Dual-impact role across Human Resources and Environmental, Health & Safety
• High visibility supporting leadership and plant operations
• Opportunity to shape culture, compliance, and safety programs
• Exempt-level role reporting to HR leadership

What You’ll Do:

Human Resources:

• Support full-cycle hourly recruiting, on-boarding, and orientation
• Partner with leaders on employee relations and performance management
• Assist with benefits, payroll support, and HRIS data management
• Coordinate training and development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies
• Lead safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance
• Maintain SDS documentation and EHS records
• Investigate incidents and implement preventative measures
• Deliver safety training (PPE, hazard communication, emergency response)

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Safety, Business, or related field
• 3+ years HR experience (EHS exposure preferred)
• Knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, etc.)
• Familiarity with OSHA and environmental compliance
• Effective communication and employee engagement skills
• HRIS and Microsoft Office proficiency – UKG experience preferred
• SHRM-CP, OSHA 30, ASP, or GSP certifications a plus

Why Join Pretium?

At Pretium Packaging, we manufacture rigid plastic containers for some of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. Our plants operate with a strong emphasis on safety, performance, and continuous improvement.

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