Employee Relations Specialist
Company: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Location: Champaign
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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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
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Keywords: Plastipak Packaging, Inc., Champaign , Employee Relations Specialist, Human Resources , Champaign, Illinois
