Human Resources Manager

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefit package including medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

An established electronic components manufacturer in Chicago is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to manage core HR functions from their corporate office. This role involves HR operations, recruiting, and benefits management, and is ideal for someone with over 5 years of HR experience, strong payroll and recruiting skills, and the ability to work independently. This is a short-term contract position offering a chance to make a significant impact while a permanent hire is found.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on HR experience in a small to mid-size company.
• Strong experience running payroll and benefits, not just overseeing vendors.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for both professional and production-related roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for corporate and manufacturing employees.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for corporate and manufacturing roles.
• Administer payroll accurately and on time.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Recruiting

Payroll management

HR compliance

Clear communication

Tools

SuccessFactors

Confluence

Paychex

SharePoint

Job description

We’re working with an established electronic components manufacturer seeking a practical, hands‑on HR Manager to run core HR functions from their corporate office. This role reports to the general manager of the US business with a dotted line to executive HR leadership in Europe. This role is a short‑term contract to keep the wheels turning while a permanent hire is identified. Based on quality of work and mutual fit, that could be you.

This is a working‑manager role, the sole HR employee in the US.

What You’ll Do

HR Operations (30%)

• Serve as the primary HR contact for corporate and manufacturing employees
• Manage employee relations matters professionally and efficiently
• Maintain HR policies, handbook updates, and personnel records
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and basic performance management processes

Recruiting (30%)

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting for corporate and manufacturing roles (hourly and salaried)
• Partner with hiring managers to define roles and move candidates through quickly
• Post jobs, screen applicants, conduct interviews, and coordinate offers
• Maintain recruiting metrics and pipelines without overengineering the process

Benefits & Payroll (30%)

• Administer payroll accurately and on time; resolve issues directly
• Manage benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Act as the main point of contact for employee benefit questions
• Coordinate with benefits brokers, payroll providers, and other HR vendors

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands‑on HR experience in a small to mid‑size company
• Strong experience running payroll and benefits—not just overseeing vendors
• Demonstrated success recruiting for both professional and production‑related roles
• Solid understanding of employment law and HR compliance
• Comfortable working independently and setting priorities without layers of approval
• Clear communicator who handles sensitive issues directly and professionally

Nice to Have

• Manufacturing or industrial business experience (corporate support side)
• Some combination of technical exposure across SuccessFactors, Confluence, Paychex, SharePoint
• PHR or SHRM‑CP certification

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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