Senior HR Leader: Strategy, Change & CA Law

The Addison Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group in Chicago is seeking a seasoned HR leader to partner with senior management on strategy, workforce planning, and employee engagement. You will guide employee relations, investigations, and performance management while ensuring lawful compliance across multi-state operations.

The ideal candidate will drive organizational change, develop HR teams, and align HR processes with business goals. A hands-on, strategic leader with broad industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist, HRBP, or HR management capacity.
• Experience leading and developing HR teams.
• Strong employee relations and performance management experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting organizational change and transformation.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• California employment law experience strongly preferred.
• Exposure to labor/union relations strongly preferred.
• Experience working within a multi-state organization preferred.
• Strong HRIS experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining comfortable being hands-on.
• Experience in nutrition, food & beverage, specialty ingredients, manufacturing, CPG, or a related industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership and managers on HR strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Provide guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance management, investigations, disciplinary matters, and workplace concerns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Provide particular expertise and guidance regarding California employment law and regulations.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including communications, workforce transitions, and change management.
• Manage, develop, and coach HR team members while establishing clear priorities and accountability.
• Partner with leadership on talent acquisition, succession planning, retention, and employee development.
• Oversee and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, HRIS, and other internal functions to ensure effective HR operations.
• Support compensation, benefits, leave administration, and other employee programs.
• Partner with managers to identify workforce needs and develop solutions that support business objectives.
• Provide guidance related to labor and employee relations, including unionized environments where applicable.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving employment legislation and recommend changes to policies and practices as needed.
• Analyze HR trends and data to identify opportunities and support informed business decisions.

Job description

Addison Group in Chicago is seeking a seasoned HR leader to partner with senior management on strategy, workforce planning, and employee engagement. You will guide employee relations, investigations, and performance management while ensuring lawful compliance across multi-state operations.

The ideal candidate will drive organizational change, develop HR teams, and align HR processes with business goals. A hands-on, strategic leader with broad industry experience is preferred.