Human Resources Manager

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

You bring the motivation, teamwork, and integrity and we will provide the collaborative culture, professional development, and respect you deserve. And if you are good at what you do, you will have a career n our team in Human Resources – and, if you like, teams such as our DEI Council and Green Team on environmental sustainability – and make an impact through your work!

1901 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, Illinois, 60025, United States

Category:
Human Resources

Date Needed by: 4/6/2026

Wespath, recognized as a  Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® and a  National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, has an opportunity for a Human Resources Manager (HRM) to work in close collaboration with the Managing Director of Human Resources to develop HR strategies for the organization and in assigned business units to fulfill a wide scope of HR-related needs.

The HRM provides advice, assistance and follow‑up on the development and revision of the organization’s policies and procedures. Although the HRM does not have direct reports, the role manages employee relations issues with people‑managers, coordinates the resolution of specific policy‑related and procedural problems and inquiries, and provides consultative services to and advises managers and employees in the daily management of human‑resources issues.

The HRM keeps abreast of HR legislation and trends and ensures best practices and compliance with local, state and federal employment laws and regulations.

• Manages recruitment process at all levels of the organization, leveraging the organization’s applicant tracking system. Writes/places ads; screens resumes; schedules interviews; conducts phone interviews; leads panel interviews; advises candidates and managers about recruitment and selection practices and requirements; maintains accurate records.
• Assists in the implementation of the performance management process, including but not limited to providing feedback to managers about the quality of their performance reviews, advising managers about goal setting and measurements, tracking compliance to deliverables, reporting and making recommendations for improvements.
• Provides leadership and coaching support to managers regarding HR initiatives, policies, processes and practices including employee relations/engagement, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, etc.
• Identifies opportunities, takes initiative and formulates and maintains metrics, develops policies and services to improve the effectiveness of current HR processes and practices and makes recommendations to manager.
• Provides guidance to employees within scope of position; assists in the investigation and resolution of employee relations issues; acts as a liaison to managers and advises them on how to reach proper resolution.
• Leads managers through an annual talent assessment and succession planning process; subsequently coaches employees through succession development planning to help ensure continuous learning toward targeted successor position(s).
• Supports and brings value to HR team by leading or participating in projects.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations. Reviews and keeps informed about recent and changing employment related laws, guidelines and trends and recommends changes in policy/procedures or new initiatives that support Wespath’s business practices.
• Conducts new employee orientation and new manager training. Works with hiring managers and Learning and Development to ensure 90-day on‑boarding goals are identified.
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors, especially recruiting vendors and talent management vendors.
• Conducts exit interviews to identify issues, trends, and areas for improvement.

• Choose the medical, dental, vision, and well‑being benefits that best fit your needs from day one.
• 8% employer contribution to retirement plan with an additional match up to 2% on day one.
• 22 days of PTO + 12 paid holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• The compensation range for this position is $112,000 – $132,000 with a bonus…