HR Manager

Frontline Source Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401k with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Chicago is seeking a full-time HR Manager to oversee employee relations and HR operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, particularly in manufacturing, and be skilled in HR compliance and employee relations. This role offers competitive benefits including medical insurance, generous PTO, and a 401k with company match, providing an opportunity for significant impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience required.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Strong background in employee relations and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations initiatives and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies across the workforce.
• Support onboarding and HR administration processes.

Skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Our client in Chicago, Illinois is hiring a full-time, direct hire HR Manager to lead employee relations, HR operations, and compliance initiatives. This onsite HR Manager role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on HR professional with strong manufacturing experience and expertise in HR systems

Company Profile :

Client operates within the manufacturing sector and is committed to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

HR Manager Role :

The HR Manager will lead and support the Human Resources function with a strong focus on employee relations, HR strategy, compliance, reporting, and process improvement. This HR Manager will partner closely with leadership, supervisors, and HR staff to ensure alignment across all HR operations.

• Leading employee relations initiatives, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management escalations
• Ensuring consistent enforcement of policies and procedures across a manufacturing workforce
• Serving as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees
• Developing and implementing HR best practices and standard operating procedures
• Identifying and executing HR process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
• Maintaining HR metrics including turnover, retention, staffing analysis, and compliance tracking
• Creating dashboards and analytics to support data-driven decision-making
• Supporting workforce planning and organizational strategy
• Building and supporting training, development, and succession planning programs
• Ensuring HR compliance, audit readiness, and accurate documentation practices
• Assisting with union-related compliance as needed
• Providing leadership and mentorship to HR staff
• Supporting onboarding and HR administration processes

HR Manager Background Profile :

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience required
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• Paylocity experience highly preferred
• Waste management industry experience a strong plus
• Strong background in employee relations and HR operations
• Experience managing HR compliance, reporting, and performance management
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Features and Benefits :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
• Leadership visibility and opportunity to make a measurable impact

Manufactuing, Paylocity, HR, HRIS, HR Operations