Strategic HR Manager: Leadership Partner & Bonus

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join the leadership team in Naperville, IL. This on-site role partners with ownership and department leaders to foster a high-performing culture and provide core HR support.

You will oversee employee relations, benefits, performance management, policy development, recruiting support, and compliance, while coaching managers and driving HR strategy as the organization grows.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably standalone or autonomous.
• Experience supporting both employees and leadership teams in a growing organization.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and employment practices.
• Experience handling sensitive conversations, including performance concerns, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance empathy with accountability and make sound decisions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and HR technology solutions; experience with Rippling is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for employees, managers, and executive leadership.
• Act as a liaison between leadership and staff, ensuring clear communication and alignment across the organization.
• Administer employee benefits programs and support employees with benefit-related questions and resources.
• Coordinate and support performance management processes, including KPI reviews and employee evaluations.
• Partner with department managers to drive employee development and accountability initiatives.
• Review, maintain, and improve company policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Coach managers on employee relations matters, performance concerns, and workplace issues.
• Lead employee investigations, corrective actions, terminations, and conflict resolution when necessary.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and professional workplace culture.
• Identify opportunities to leverage HR technology and modern tools to improve processes and employee experience.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Benefits administration

Recruiting support

Policy development

Compliance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

HR technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) a plus

Tools

HRIS platforms

Rippling

Job description

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join the leadership team in Naperville, IL. This on-site role partners with ownership and department leaders to foster a high-performing culture and provide core HR support.

You will oversee employee relations, benefits, performance management, policy development, recruiting support, and compliance, while coaching managers and driving HR strategy as the organization grows.