Human Resources Manager

New Roots Talent Consulting, LLC; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

This growing specialty materials manufacturer is seeking an experienced HR Manager to shape the employee experience, onboarding, support managers, and implement scalable HR practices as the company grows. You will be hands-on, personable, and partner with leadership to build a culture rooted in trust and clarity.

In this role you will manage day-to-day people operations, oversee payroll and benefits, handle employee relations, and lead culture and engagement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• People-first, approachable style with sound judgment and follow-through.
• Experience in manufacturing or process-driven environments preferred; chemical manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support employee onboarding, offboarding, and key employee transitions with care and consistency.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and a positive employee experience.
• Manage employee relations, HR compliance, policies, records, and documentation.
• Partner with managers on performance conversations, employee concerns, and day-to-day people questions.
• Build practical HR processes that can scale as the organization grows.
• Lead culture-building and engagement initiatives that define the employee experience.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee onboarding

Payroll administration

Employee relations

Policy compliance

Culture building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Job description

Are you the kind of HR leader who knows that culture is built in the everyday moments: a warm welcome on day one, a thoughtful conversation with a manager, a clear process that helps people feel supported, and the energy you bring into the room?

Our client is a growing specialty materials manufacturing organization that plays an important role in producing essential materials used by industrial and commercial customers.

They are looking for a personable, hands-on HR Manager who is excited to set the tone for the employee experience as the company continues to grow. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building structure, supporting employees and managers, and shaping culture inside a close-knit, mission-driven operation.

In this role, you will lead day-to-day people operations while helping us create scalable HR practices that support our next stage of growth. You will partner closely with leadership, serve as a trusted resource for employees, and build rapport and trustworthy relationships with people across the organization so team members feel welcomed, informed, and engaged.

What You’ll Do

• Support employee onboarding, offboarding, and key employee transitions with care and consistency
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and a positive employee experience
• Manage employee relations, HR compliance, policies, records, and documentation
• Partner with managers on performance conversations, employee concerns, and day-to-day people questions
• Build practical HR processes that can scale as the organization grows
• Lead culture-building and engagement initiatives that help define what it feels like to work in the organization

What We’re Looking For

• 6–10 years of progressive HR experience
• A people-first, approachable style with strong judgment and follow-through
• A natural relationship-builder who enjoys earning trust, creating connection, and being a reliable resource for employees and team members
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or process-driven environments preferred; chemical manufacturing experience is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of payroll, benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• A desire to be part of a close-knit team where your work directly shapes the employee experience

If you are energized by building something meaningful, enjoy being a trusted partner to employees and leaders, and want to help shape the culture of a growing organization, we’d love to hear from you.