Plastipak
Manufacturing
HumanResourcesGeneralist
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“Human Resources Generalist at Plastipak. Skills: Employee Engagement, HR Systems, Data Analysis. Lead employee engagement program. Manage employment lifecycle”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure Associates feel valued; Ensure Associates pride in purpose; Ensure Associates part of community; Ensure Associates supported
Industry & Context.
Analytical abilities; Assess employees' needs; Evaluate feedback; Translate feedback
Walk the manufacturing floor
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years human resource work experience, Bachelor's degree, Willing to be on-site, Walk the manufacturing floor full-time
Nice to Have
Human Resources degree preference, Business Administration degree preference, Communications degree preference, Workday proficiency a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead employee engagement program
Manage employment lifecycle
Partner with leadership
Formulate engagement strategy
Lead recognition programs
Execute engagement activities
Assure new associates success
Serve as coach to leaders
Provide tools to leaders
Provide training to leaders
Assess program efficacy
Maintain finger-on-the-pulse
Assist associates with career growth
Assist associates with changes
Be resource for associates
Point associates for information
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Manufacturing Site Leadership; Collaborate with managers; Collaborate with colleagues
Communication Scope
Communicator
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
As the Human Resources Generalist, 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 on-site 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 a 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, e
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