HR Leader, Manufacturing Ops & People Experience

New Roots Talent Consulting, LLC; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

New Roots Talent Consulting, LLC in Skokie, IL is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead day-to-day HR operations for the U.S. and affiliated entities.

You will partner with leaders to ensure compliant, efficient HR processes across payroll, benefits, onboarding, employee relations, and performance programs. This hands-on role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of HR experience, with a track record in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Six or more years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and employment law.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding, offboarding, and transitions to ensure a smooth experience.
• Administer payroll, benefits, leave programs, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and related services.
• Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Support recruiting from candidate coordination and interviews through hiring and onboarding.
• Serve as a go-to resource for HR policies, benefits, and employment matters.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, reporting, and documentation in line with policy and legal requirements.
• Coordinate employee communications, training, engagement, safety, and compliance programs with operations leadership.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Contribute to policy development, process improvements, and initiatives that support growth.
• Protect confidentiality of personnel, financial, and business information while handling additional HR and admin priorities.

Skills

Payroll

Benefits

Employee relations

Employment law

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Payroll systems

Benefits software

Job description

New Roots Talent Consulting, LLC in Skokie, IL is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead day-to-day HR operations for the U.S. and affiliated entities.

You will partner with leaders to ensure compliant, efficient HR processes across payroll, benefits, onboarding, employee relations, and performance programs. This hands-on role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of HR experience, with a track record in manufacturing environments.