HR & People Experience Manager

Ultipro; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matches 50% up to 4%

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

American Place Casino in Chicagoland is seeking a driven Human Resources Manager to own the team member experience and drive HR compliance and operations property-wide. This role partners closely with the Director of HR, Employee Relations Manager, Payroll & Benefits Manager, and Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure a consistent, compliant, and high-performing team member experience.

Experience required includes 3–5 years in HR with 1–2 in people management, strong knowledge of labor law, SHRM

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience with 1–2 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of labor law and HR policy development.
• Experience with engagement programs, surveys, and budgets.
• SHRM credentials preferred; proficient in UKG or similar HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR Generalist team.
• Own the team member experience from offer to lifecycle and licensing.
• Serve as first contact for inquiries; route to Employee Relations or Payroll as needed.
• Own performance review cycle; support training and career paths.
• Drive culture, recognition, surveys, and diversity/inclusion efforts.
• Oversee events, communications, and policy documentation.
• Ensure HR compliance with all regulations and internal controls.
• Report HR metrics to the Director of HR; manage events budget.

Skills

People management

Confidentiality

Employee engagement

Budget management

Policy development

HR systems (UKG)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

Job description

American Place Casino in Chicagoland is seeking a driven Human Resources Manager to own the team member experience and drive HR compliance and operations property-wide. This role partners closely with the Director of HR, Employee Relations Manager, Payroll & Benefits Manager, and Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure a consistent, compliant, and high-performing team member experience.

Experience required includes 3–5 years in HR with 1–2 in people management, strong knowledge of labor law, SHRM