Join the IPG Team!

Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

IPG is looking for an energetic and passionate Human Resources Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Labor Relations, the Human Resources Manager will lead the HR initiatives and employee relations at our Carbondale, Illinois plant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative and skilled HR business partner who is both strategic and hands-on. The ideal candidate will have HR leadership experience in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment and have solid coaching skills.

Overall Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates human resources activities in compliance with company philosophy, objectives, and legal requirements.
• Partners with the Operations Manager and local leadership team
• Recommends and directs the installation of programs and policies that create or reinforce a positive employee relations atmosphere.
• Participates in corporate human resources activities and teams.
• Promotes a positive work environment and people-focused programs and processes that foster continuous development and support of the facility.
• Leads all HR activities for the Carbondale site including but not limited to recruitment, engagement, compensation administration, organizational development, and labor relations.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Degree in related field and/or minimum of ten years’ progressive experience in Human Resources in a manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, maturity, and flexibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with employee relations including coaching and resolving grievances
• Conflict resolution skills, with the ability to gain trust and work through others to achieve goals
• Strong problem-solving capability
• Labor relations and collective bargaining experience is a plus
• Collaborative and energetic with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work independently and in a high-paced team environment with changing priorities

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.

You belong here. Join us today!