Director of Human Resources

HR Jobs; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

CFS in Aurora, IL is seeking a Director of Human Resources to shape the people strategy from both a strategic and hands-on perspective. This onsite leadership role partners with senior management to guide core HR functions and drive engagement.

You will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and HR systems. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of HR leadership and a Bachelor’s degree; SHRM credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 8+ years progressive HR experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience across employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute CFS HR strategy, policies, and programs.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Drive initiatives focused on engagement, retention, and leadership development.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, processes, and workforce metrics.
• Lead and develop the HR team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Employee relations

HR strategy

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

As CFS continues to expand, this Director of Human Resources role in Aurora, IL (onsite) supports the organization's people strategy from both a strategic and hands-on perspective. You will serve as a trusted partner to executive and operational leadership, guiding core HR functions while building programs that strengthen engagement, growth, and alignment with long-term business objectives.

This position is designed for an experienced HR leader who can balance workforce planning and organizational development with day-to-day HR operations, including the systems, reporting, and team leadership needed to deliver measurable outcomes.

What you will do

• Develop and execute CFS HR strategy, policies, and programs.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Drive initiatives focused on engagement, retention, and leadership development.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, processes, and workforce metrics.
• Lead and develop the HR team.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in union environments is highly desired.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Broad experience across employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.

Compensation and location

• Location: Aurora, IL (onsite)
• Salary: USD 125,000 - 150,000 per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development.

Why this role

• Join an established, growing organization with long-term growth plans.
• Work in a high-visibility position with direct partnership to senior leadership.
• Shape company culture, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Lead talent acquisition, engagement, leadership development, and retention initiatives.
• Modernize processes and programs with an emphasis on measurable business impact.
• Build and mentor a team while establishing scalable people practices.