Human Resources Specialist

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to support daily HR operations in a Chicagoland manufacturing setting. The role partners with leadership on employee initiatives and offers broad HR exposure across benefits, payroll support, onboarding, and compliance.

The ideal candidate brings a hands-on, collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance policy with practical solutions for a growing operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive human resources experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, benefits, and payroll.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance; multi-state experience preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and other business applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Assist managers with employee relations, performance concerns, and consistent application of company policies.
• Support payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS processes.
• Develop, update, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Partner with leadership to identify HR needs and recommend practical improvements.

Skills

Employee relations

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Payroll support

HR policies

HR compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Human Resources Specialist – Manufacturing

Chicagoland | Hybrid

A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Specialist to support daily HR operations and partner with leadership on employee initiatives. This role offers a broad range of responsibilities, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits, payroll support, and compliance.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, approachable, and comfortable working with employees and managers to strengthen workplace practices and support business goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Assist managers with employee relations, performance concerns, and consistent application of company policies.
• Support payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS processes.
• Develop, update, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Partner with leadership to identify HR needs and recommend practical improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive human resources experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, benefits, and payroll.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance; multi-state experience preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and other business applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Full-time opportunity with comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement with onsite support as needed.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Broad HR exposure and opportunities for professional development.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employees and company operations.