HR Business Partner – Manufacturing Leadership

Novolex; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation & sick days

Parental leave & holidays

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with a manufacturing facility and its leadership team. You will implement HR strategies, coordinate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Experience to drive business results.

You will report to a Director of Human Resources and may lead HR professionals at the site. The role emphasizes engagement, analytics, and compliance with a US travel allowance up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years HR business partner experience in a manufacturing or distribution organization.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certifications, or local equivalent, preferred.
• Experience with talent management, recruiting, compensation, and organizational development.
• Experience with HRIS, Payroll, and Applicant Tracking systems.
• Experience driving action plans to deliver desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partners with site leadership to deliver HR solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Leads recruiting for salaried and hourly roles; ensures effective onboarding and training.
• Owns talent management processes including performance reviews and development plans.
• Advises leaders on culture, change management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Regularly creates dashboards and performs analytics for People-related metrics.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Skills

HR business partner

Leadership coaching

Communication

Analytics

Change management

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

PHR or SHRM-CP certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with a manufacturing facility and its leadership team. You will implement HR strategies, coordinate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Experience to drive business results.

You will report to a Director of Human Resources and may lead HR professionals at the site. The role emphasizes engagement, analytics, and compliance with a US travel allowance up to 5%.