HR Manager

The HR Manager administers programs and policies while providing day-to-day HR support for the manufacturing facilities and remote sales team. This role serves as a strong HR generalist responsible for operational HR functions, including recruiting, employment law, Team Member relations, performance management, culture, engagement, and training and development.

As a business partner, the HR Manager works closely with leadership to execute HR programs that support organizational goals and align with culture and values. This individual builds strong working relationships and helps strengthen the Team Member experience to support an engaged, high-performing, and productive workforce.

• Understand the business, stay informed and knowledgeable about the industry, and remain connected with all functional business leaders (Operations, Sales, Finance, etc.). Act as a thought partner to help find creative solutions to business needs.
• Responsible for executing talent acquisition strategy and recruiting qualified job applicants for exempt and non-exempt positions;
  Provides innovative ideas for recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Communicate, facilitate, and champion HR and company-wide programs such as change initiatives, annual merit increases and incentive plans, performance management, onboarding, employee engagement, workforce planning, and recognition programs.
• Resolve employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations;
  Participate in disciplinary and termination meetings.
• Serve as subject matter expert for HR programs, policies and procedures.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements at federal, state, and local levels; review policies and practices and recommend changes to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for onboarding new team members and facilitating new hire orientation.
• Develop HR reports and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Proactively coach and provide guidance to leaders on opportunities to improve working relationships, build morale, and increase employee engagement.
• Collaborate with management to identify and support training and development opportunities.
• Update HRIS for relevant team member changes, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
• Manage temporary staffing and maintain relationships with talent agencies to ensure quality service.
• Support and coordinate engagement activities and recognition programs.
• Engage with team members directly on the production floor; support and participate in change management and operational improvement initiatives.
• Collect and analyze feedback through exit interviews, stay interviews, surveys, and other channels to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Develop and implement strategies to address feedback and improve and enhance employment experience.
• Oversee the payroll process; serve as backup.
• Other duties as assigned.

• HR Certification preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
• Five to seven years of progressive HR generalist experience
• Extensive knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• High level of integrity, demonstrates good judgment, and exercises discretion when making decisions and managing sensitive and confidential matters
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships, gain credibility, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization (hourly to executive level)
• Excellent consulting and conflict management skills, with the ability to prepare for and participate in difficult conversations
• Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and re-prioritize based on business demands coupled with a strong sense of urgency
• Exhibit confidence and not be afraid to ask questions to bring clarity, share ideas and challenge the norm (think outside the box)
• Proactive, self-directed, and motivated; ability to work independently and take initiative
• Impeccable follow-through and attention to detail; timely and accurate execution of responsibilities
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Previous experience in manufacturing or skilled trade industry highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop HR programs from scratch

• This is an onsite position that requires five days a week at the site, and one day per week in Bolingbrook.
• Must be able to provide weekly onsite support to second shift.