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Employee Relations SpecialistPlastipak Packaging, Inc. • Champaign, IL, US
Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. • Champaign, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

As the 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

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