About this job

This position will lead the company’s human resources function and support a workforce of approximately 100–150 employees in a manufacturing environment. The company is located about 20 minutes west of O'Hare airport.

The HR Manager will be responsible for recruiting and selection, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee relations, training and development, HR compliance, and people-related risk management. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with employees and managers, and helping build a strong culture in a growing industrial business.

What your day will look like

Lead recruiting and selection efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and onboarding

Partner with managers to identify staffing needs and support workforce planning

Administer employee compensation, benefits, payroll-related HR processes, and employee records

Manage HR systems, employee data, and administrative processes in Paylocity and other HR platforms

Support performance management processes, including reviews, goal setting, coaching, corrective action, and employee development plans

Help develop training programs, career development paths, and learning opportunities for employees

Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to policies, benefits, payroll, attendance, PTO, and general HR matters

Support a positive employee culture through communication, engagement, employee events, and consistent HR practices

Maintain personnel files, HR records, compliance documentation, and confidential employee information

Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, workplace policies, OSHA-related requirements, and other people-related legal and regulatory obligations

Partner with leadership to address employee relations matters, workplace concerns, investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution

Help improve HR processes, policies, reporting, and internal communication as the company continues to grow

Work closely with management, finance, payroll, operations, and employees to ensure HR practices support the needs of the business

What we are looking for

Strong knowledge of human resources practices in a manufacturing, industrial, or business environment

Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, payroll support, benefits administration, and HR compliance

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization

Good judgment, problem-solving ability, and a practical approach to employee and business issues

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Comfortable working in a hands-on HR role where both strategic and administrative work are required

Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; Paylocity experience is strongly preferred

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and HR reporting tools

Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on deadlines

Interest in supporting a manufacturing business with a strong legacy and growth-oriented culture

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

Prior HR management, HR generalist, or HR business partner experience required.

Knowledge of employment law, benefits administration, payroll support, employee relations, performance management, and compliance practices is required.

Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment is strongly preferred.

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is preferred.

Job Type

Full-Time

This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who wants to take ownership of the human resources function in a hands-on manufacturing environment and help strengthen the company’s culture, people practices, and long-term organizational capability.

The company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.