HR Manager

CFS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (vision/dental)

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Office-based role

Job summary

CFS is seeking an experienced HR Manager for our Chicago, IL site. The role covers recruitment, employee relations, benefits, payroll (Paylocity), and compliance in an industrial environment. The candidate will report to Senior Leadership and work closely with the CFO.

Responsibilities include onboarding, performance reviews, training, workers’ compensation, and policy communication to managers and staff. Strong HR generalist background required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 3+ years HR generalist experience.
• Familiarity with Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, COBRA.
• Experience in an industrial setting helpful.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain HR records and ensure legal compliance.
• Handle workers’ compensation and unemployment claims.
• Oversee Paylocity payroll and benefits administration.
• Provide guidance on performance and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain org charts and weekly HR reporting.
• Represent HR in external matters.

Skills

Recruitment/Talent acquisition

Interpersonal communication

Discretion & ethics

Confidential information handling

Employment law awareness

Industrial environment experience

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

Payroll/Timekeeping systems

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a rapidly growing waste management / recycling organization who are looking to add a HR Manager to their team. They have enjoyed incredible growth in the last few years and are seeking a HR candidate with a background ideally within a similar sector to join their team as they continue their expansion.

Our client is a rapidly growing waste management / recycling organization who are looking to add a HR Manager to their team. They have enjoyed incredible growth in the last few years and are seeking a HR candidate with a background ideally within a similar sector to join their team as they continue their expansion.

We are looking for a candidate who has worked in the transportation sector for this role.

Reasons To Work Here

• Strong medical / dental / vision
• Senior leadership role reporting into the CFO
• 401k match
• Strong PTO
• Life insurance
• Office based role
• $90,000 - $110,000

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our team in Chicago, IL (Pilsen neighborhood). Candidate must be knowledgeable in all aspects of Human Resources, including, but not limited to: recruitment/talent acquisition, training and development, employee relations, benefits, talent management, risk management, workers compensation and payroll administration (Paylocity).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to successfully build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Improve and maintain employee relations by building trust with the team and providing realistic recommendations to management team
• Maintain HR records to ensure compliance with all state and/or federal laws
• Manage the unemployment claims and represent the Company during unemployment hearings
• Communicate to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding employment-related policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations and ensures compliance
• Strong recruitment/talent acquisition skills; including job description development, resume sourcing, developing ads, interviewing, and placement of exempt and non-exempt employees at all levels of the organization
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation and develop a structured onboarding process
• Provide guidance and support to management team regarding performance management, including employee reviews and compensation reviews
• Provide guidance and support to management team during employee disciplinary actions, documentation, meetings, and terminations
• Develop and conduct training as necessary
• Be the employee point of contact for all benefits related questions and perform benefits administration during new employee orientation and open enrollment periods
• Participate in annual health insurance renewal process
• Utilize Worker’s Compensation knowledge to partner with Safety Manager as needed on investigations and claims management
• Handle the management of all Driver qualification files in accordance with Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier requirements
• Oversee the weekly payroll processing and serve as qualified backup to the process when necessary
• Maintain and continue to improve on Paylocity payroll implementation
• Maintain the company's organizational charts and provide weekly HR reporting to management team
• Represent the HR Department in any outside matters

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in an HR generalist position
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADEA, ADAAA, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, and COBRA
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and good ethical judgment in interpreting and applying company policies to issues and problems
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems
• Familiarity with Payroll and Timekeeping Systems (Paylocity)
• Previous DOT experience is a plus
• Experience working in an industrial work environment
• Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations in Texas, Indiana, Florida and Tennessee would be a plus
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment with changing priorities
• Complete assigned duties and meet required deadlines

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HR Manager