Human Resources Manager

The Addison Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group in Chicago is seeking a seasoned HR leader to partner with senior management on strategy, workforce planning, and employee engagement. You will guide employee relations, investigations, and performance management while ensuring lawful compliance across multi-state operations.

The ideal candidate will drive organizational change, develop HR teams, and align HR processes with business goals. A hands-on, strategic leader with broad industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist, HRBP, or HR management capacity.
• Experience leading and developing HR teams.
• Strong employee relations and performance management experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting organizational change and transformation.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• California employment law experience strongly preferred.
• Exposure to labor/union relations strongly preferred.
• Experience working within a multi-state organization preferred.
• Strong HRIS experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining comfortable being hands-on.
• Experience in nutrition, food & beverage, specialty ingredients, manufacturing, CPG, or a related industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership and managers on HR strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Provide guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance management, investigations, disciplinary matters, and workplace concerns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Provide particular expertise and guidance regarding California employment law and regulations.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including communications, workforce transitions, and change management.
• Manage, develop, and coach HR team members while establishing clear priorities and accountability.
• Partner with leadership on talent acquisition, succession planning, retention, and employee development.
• Oversee and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, HRIS, and other internal functions to ensure effective HR operations.
• Support compensation, benefits, leave administration, and other employee programs.
• Partner with managers to identify workforce needs and develop solutions that support business objectives.
• Provide guidance related to labor and employee relations, including unionized environments where applicable.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving employment legislation and recommend changes to policies and practices as needed.
• Analyze HR trends and data to identify opportunities and support informed business decisions.

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist, HRBP, or HR management capacity.
• Experience leading and developing HR teams.
• Strong employee relations and performance management experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting organizational change and transformation.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• California employment law experience strongly preferred.
• Exposure to labor/union relations strongly preferred.
• Experience working within a multi-state organization preferred.
• Strong HRIS experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining comfortable being hands-on.
• Experience in nutrition, food & beverage, specialty ingredients, manufacturing, CPG, or a related industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership and managers on HR strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Provide guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance management, investigations, disciplinary matters, and workplace concerns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Provide particular expertise and guidance regarding California employment law and regulations.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including communications, workforce transitions, and change management.
• Manage, develop, and coach HR team members while establishing clear priorities and accountability.
• Partner with leadership on talent acquisition, succession planning, retention, and employee development.
• Oversee and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, HRIS, and other internal functions to ensure effective HR operations.
• Support compensation, benefits, leave administration, and other employee programs.
• Partner with managers to identify workforce needs and develop solutions that support business objectives.
• Provide guidance related to labor and employee relations, including unionized environments where applicable.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving employment legislation and recommend changes to policies and practices as needed.
• Analyze HR trends and data to identify opportunities and support informed business decisions.

Why choose Addison Group?

• Competitive Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and bonus opportunities
• Career Growth: Many Addison Group opportunities lead to long-term and permanent employment
• Direct Access: Connect directly with hiring managers at leading organizations
• Flexibility & Options: Multiple opportunities tailored to your career goals and location preferences
• Professional Support: Resume guidance, interview preparation, and offer negotiation assistance

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.