Human Resources Manager

Top Stack; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Stack is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee daily HR operations, support employees and leadership, and help maintain a positive work environment.

This hands-on role focuses on building relationships, supporting employees, improving HR processes and partnering with management on workforce decisions.

Responsibilities include employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, performance reviews, compliance and training, with bilingual English/Spanish required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• HR supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and employee relations practices.
• Experience with payroll processing, benefits administration and performance management.
• Experience with HRIS or payroll systems; Kronos is a plus.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll and benefits.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on HR policies and performance matters.
• Support recruiting efforts, candidate evaluations and new-hire onboarding.
• Oversee performance reviews, development plans and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws including ADA, FMLA, wage and hour regulations and workers' compensation.
• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with employee relations issues.
• Maintain employee records and administer HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate employee training and compliance programs.
• Partner with leadership to improve engagement, retention and HR processes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

Payroll processing

HR policies & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

Tools

HRIS

Kronos

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Our client, an established organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee daily HR operations, support employees and leadership, and help maintain a positive and productive work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys building relationships, supporting employees, improving processes and partnering with management on important workforce decisions.

What You'll Do

• Manage daily HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll and benefits administration
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on HR policies, workplace concerns and performance matters
• Support recruiting efforts, candidate evaluations and new-hire onboarding
• Oversee performance reviews, employee development plans and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, wage and hour regulations and workers' compensation
• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with employee relations issues
• Maintain accurate employee records and administer HR policies and procedures
• Coordinate employee training and compliance programs
• Partner with leadership to improve employee engagement, retention and overall HR processes

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred
• Previous HR supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR policies and employee relations practices
• Experience with payroll processing, benefits administration and performance management
• Experience with HRIS or payroll systems; Kronos experience is a plus
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Broad HR exposure: Gain hands-on experience across employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits and compliance.

Leadership partnership: Work closely with management and contribute to important workforce decisions.

Employee-focused role: Build relationships with employees and help create a supportive and productive workplace.

Opportunity to make an impact: Take ownership of HR processes and identify ways to improve efficiency, communication and employee engagement.

If you're an experienced bilingual HR professional looking for a role that combines employee relations, operational HR responsibilities and leadership partnership, we'd love to hear from you.