Human Resource Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is looking for an HR Manager to take full ownership of the HR function within a growing organization. This high-impact leadership role offers a seat at the executive table and the opportunity to shape HR strategies and processes.

The successful candidate will lead full-cycle recruiting, manage payroll and compliance, and ensure a collaborative and supportive employee experience in a multi-state environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR generalist functions including recruiting and employee relations.
• Payroll processing experience (Paylocity preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (preferred).
• Experience supporting multi-state operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across multiple locations and roles.
• Manage payroll, benefits administration, and employee records compliance.
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws and company policies.
• Oversee onboarding, background checks, and HR administrative functions.

Skills

HR generalist functions

Recruiting

Employee relations

Payroll processing

Compliance with employment laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

HR Manager

Take full ownership of HR in a high-impact leadership role where your voice is heard at the executive level. This is a rare opportunity to build, influence, and lead the entire HR function within a growing organization.

Why This HR Manager Opportunity Stands Out:

• True ownership of the HR function — lead strategy and execution end-to-end
• Seat at the executive table with direct exposure to leadership decision-making
• High-impact role supporting multi-state operations and company growth
• Opportunity to build and shape recruiting, HR processes, and employee experience
• Collaborative, family-oriented culture with strong team engagement

Key Responsibilities for the HR Manager:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across multiple locations and roles (30–40 hires regularly)
• Manage payroll, benefits administration, and employee records compliance
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws and company policies
• Oversee onboarding, background checks, and HR administrative functions

Qualifications for the HR Manager:

• Experience in HR generalist functions including recruiting and employee relations
• Payroll processing experience (Paylocity preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (preferred)
• Experience supporting multi-state operations