We are seeking an HR Manager with a minimum of 10 years' experience as an HR Manager or Director level position. The desired candidate will have a strong manufacturing background in a privately held global, multi-site company. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to support the alignment of business objectives with employees and management in designated business units.
This position is an on-site at our corporate West Loop office. The successful candidate will be a corporate leader in Chicago and will partner with the managers at our sites to coach and consult on Human Resource related issues. The HR Manager will act as an employee champion and change agent while assessing and anticipating HR-related needs. Managing and communicating proactively with the internal HR staff, the HR Manager seeks to develop HR solutions. You will work effectively across the company facilities to deliver value added services to leaders and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. You will need to maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business unit supported. Major areas of focus are Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Employee Communications, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Training, Immigration and Safety.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Lead and provide strategic human resources management to the corporate office and our multiple facilities throughout the US.
- Manage a local HR team and oversee HR staff at global subsidiary locations.
- Manage the development and success of initiatives within the HR Corporate team.
- Develop, recommend, and implement HR policies and procedures across the organization; prepare and maintain the Employee Handbook.
- Strong demonstrated knowledge of state and federal laws concerning employee relations and company policies.
- Work directly with management on employee relations issues for exempt and non-exempt employees, including coaching, succession planning and progressive discipline. Address root causes of issues and resolve them through a systematic and analytical approach, including conducting internal investigations.
- Lead the benefit administration function; manage programs and internal staff who handle answering employee questions about benefits, taking employees through the enrollment process, leading annual open enrollment and wellness program.
- Collaborates with Controller when reviewing annual benefit plans and changes
- Drive the succession planning and talent acquisition process, ensuring alignment with proper succession and high potential planning in line with the defined strategy and needs of the business.
- Coach managers on the Performance Management/Review process.
- Expert level expertise in compensation programs to provide guidance.
- Provides thought leadership and tactical assistance during all initiatives that require change management expertise.
- Owns the HR onboarding program with continuous development of the onboarding framework in partnership with corporate leaders; measure program for effectiveness.
- Responsible for responding to and maintaining all employee and applicant documentation as required by governing agencies.
- Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the HR system.
- Works closely with global HR team to create and roll out global HR initiatives.
What we offer
We are offering a challenging and interesting opportunity with extensive responsibilities in a dynamic industry and a growing company. Comprehensive benefits package includes a matching 401(k) plan, tax-free transit, free onsite parking and more!
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