Director of Human Resources

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

CFS is seeking a hands-on Director of Human Resources in Aurora, IL to lead our people strategy and partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives. You will oversee HR operations, programs, and employee engagement to support long-term business objectives.

The role balances strategic planning with day-to-day HR leadership, including workforce planning, succession, and compliance across our organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience within union environments highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's 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 engagement, retention, and leadership development initiatives.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, processes, and workforce metrics.
• Lead and develop the HR team.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic planning

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Leadership development

Change management

People analytics

Union experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

HR systems

Payroll/compensation systems

MS Office

Job description

• Join an established, growing organization with a strong reputation and long-term growth plans.
• Partner directly with senior leadership in a high-visibility role.
• Shape company culture, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Drive talent acquisition, engagement, leadership development, and retention initiatives.
• Modernize processes and programs while making a measurable business impact.
• Work closely with operational and corporate leaders to support continued growth.
• Build and mentor a team while establishing scalable people practices.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development.

Location: Aurora, IL

Salary: $125,000 - $150,000

Why Work Here

• Join an established, growing organization with a strong reputation and long-term growth plans.
• Partner directly with senior leadership in a high-visibility role.
• Shape company culture, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Drive talent acquisition, engagement, leadership development, and retention initiatives.
• Modernize processes and programs while making a measurable business impact.
• Work closely with operational and corporate leaders to support continued growth.
• Build and mentor a team while establishing scalable people practices.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead the organization's people strategy and serve as a trusted partner to executive and operational leadership. This individual will oversee core HR functions while developing programs that support employee engagement, growth, and long-term business objectives.

This is a hands‑on Director of Human Resources opportunity for an experienced HR professional who can balance strategic initiatives with day‑to‑day operations.

Director Of Human Resources Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's 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 engagement, retention, and leadership development initiatives.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, processes, and workforce metrics.
• Lead and develop the HR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience within union environments 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.

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