Human Resources Manager (General Contractor)

LeoForce; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead the organization's people strategy in Mettawa, IL. You will own talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits, compliance, training, and policy development.

You will partner with leadership to ensure HR practices align with business objectives, support employee growth, and maintain a positive, compliant workplace. Experience in construction-related environments is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR leadership or HR management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws/regulations.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience onboarding new employees and building onboarding programs.
• Strong employee relations skills and handling confidential matters.
• Experience administering performance reviews and development support.
• Knowledge of benefits administration, payroll processes, HR policies, and handbooks.
• Ability to identify training needs and coordinate programs for growth.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with HR software; BambooHR or similar HRIS preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification is a plus.
• Construction/general contracting industry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full spectrum of HR functions: talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compliance, training, and policy development.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employee matters and coordinate with leadership to align HR with business objectives.
• Foster a positive, productive workplace culture and ensure HR practices support growth and company goals.
• Partner with management to improve HR processes, policies, and compliance across the organization.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

Performance management

Benefits administration

HR policies & handbooks

Training needs analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Discretion & integrity

Construction industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS (BambooHR)

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $105,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Details

• 3+ years of progressive experience as an HR Manager, HR Generalist, or similar HR leadership professional.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting, including candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
• Experience developing and supporting effective employee onboarding processes.
• Strong employee relations skills with the ability to address workplace concerns, grievances, and sensitive employee matters professionally and confidentially.
• Experience administering performance review processes and supporting managers with employee feedback and development.
• Knowledge of benefits administration, payroll processes, HR policies, and employee handbooks.
• Ability to identify training and development needs and coordinate programs that support employee growth.
• Strong communication, active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with HR software and payroll systems; experience with BambooHR or similar HRIS platforms is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification is a strong plus.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of discretion, professionalism, and integrity when handling confidential employee information.
• Construction or general contracting industry experience is preferred but not required.

A bit about us

Our client is an established general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects and maintaining long-standing relationships with employees, clients, subcontractors, and industry partners. As the company continues to grow, they are looking for a Human Resources Manager to take ownership of the organization's people-focused initiatives and help support a positive, productive workplace.

This is a hands‑on HR leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys being a trusted resource for employees and management while helping build and maintain the processes, policies, and culture that support a growing construction organization.

The Human Resources Manager will oversee the full spectrum of human resources functions, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compliance, training, and company policies. This individual will serve as a key point of contact for employee‑related matters and work closely with leadership to ensure HR practices align with the company’s business objectives.

Why join us?

• Make a meaningful impact: Take ownership of the company's HR function and have a direct influence on employee engagement, retention, development, and overall company culture.
• Partner with leadership: Work closely with management and employees to address HR needs, improve processes, and support the continued success of the organization.
• Broad HR responsibility: Have exposure to all major areas of human resources, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits, compliance, training, and policy development.
• Employee‑focused culture: Help foster a positive and productive work environment where employees feel supported, valued, and positioned for success.
• Competitive benefits: Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with an employer match, health insurance, dental coverage, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Growth opportunity: Join an organization where you can build upon the existing HR infrastructure while helping develop programs and processes that support future growth.

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