Human Resources Manager

Connect Search, LLC; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking an HR Manager for a growing construction company to support both office and union field employees. The role partners with leadership on recruiting, onboarding, training, engagement, and retention, and assists with internal communications and employer branding.

You will manage full-cycle recruiting for office, operational, and field roles, develop relationships with trade schools and unions, coordinate onboarding, and support performance reviews, investigations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, communications, or related field preferred.
• Five years of progressive HR, recruiting, or people-operations experience.
• Construction, skilled-trades, or field-service experience preferred.
• Experience with unions or collective bargaining agreements is a plus.
• Knowledge of HR compliance, onboarding, performance management, and policy application.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for office, operational, and field positions.
• Develop relationships with trade schools, colleges, unions, and community orgs.
• Coordinate onboarding and set 30-, 60-, 90-day expectations with managers.
• Serve as a resource on policies, performance, and workplace concerns.
• Assist investigations, corrective actions, documentation, and conflict resolution.
• Identify training needs and coordinate programs for employees and leaders.
• Support succession planning, performance reviews, recognition, engagement, and retention.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with employment laws and union requirements.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, operations, and external advisors.
• Assist with employee communications, recruiting campaigns, social media content, and company events.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS/ATS

MS Office

Job description

A growing construction company is seeking an HR Manager to support both office and union field employees. This hands‑on position will partner with leadership on recruiting, employee relations, onboarding, training, engagement, and retention. The HR Manager will also assist with internal communications and employer-branding initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for office, operational, and field positions.
• Develop relationships with trade schools, colleges, unions, and community organizations.
• Coordinate onboarding and establish 30-, 60-, and 90-day expectations with managers.
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding policies, performance, and workplace concerns.
• Assist with investigations, corrective actions, documentation, and conflict resolution.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development programs for employees and leaders.
• Support succession planning, performance reviews, recognition, engagement, and retention efforts.
• Maintain confidential employee records and support compliance with employment laws and union requirements.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, operations, and external advisors.
• Assist with employee communications, recruiting campaigns, social media content, and company events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Five years of progressive HR, recruiting, employee relations, or people-operations experience.
• Construction, skilled-trades, or field-service experience preferred.
• Experience working with union employees or collective bargaining agreements is a plus.
• Knowledge of HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.
• Experience with HRIS or applicant-tracking systems and Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills

• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Comfortable working with field employees, office staff, and executive leadership.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters.
• Organized, proactive, approachable, and able to manage multiple priorities.