Human Resources Manager - North America

Location: Hebron

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* Job Description:

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* ** ABOUT ITW MEDICAL:*
* ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenue of $16.1 billion in 2023. The company's seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW's approximately 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company's decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.
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ITW Medical, a division of ITW, is comprised of two highly respected brands
- Coeur and Filtertek, supplying critical filtration and flow control solutions to global OEM's, serving Surgical, Infusion, Bioprocessing and Diagnostic Imaging end markets.

** ITW's Business Model & Culture:*
* + We have an environment shaped by our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that brings our exciting ideas to life.  Our people thrive in our "flexibility within the framework" approach.

+ We are committed to providing you with growth and development opportunities that maximize your unique potential.

+ Our culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner - we want your entrepreneurial spirit to thrive!

+ Be a part of One ITW/One Team, where everyone's contribution matters in our quest to achieve our full potential.

+ We live by our Core Values:

+ We focus on the essential core of each business opportunity, fostering simplicity in how we think and execute.

+ We gain strength through trial and error and work as a team through jointly sharing risk.

+ We treat our customers and suppliers with integrity and transparency and constantly strive to do the right thing.

+ We deeply respect diversity at every level of the company and consequently promote an open environment where innovations can emerge from our various backgrounds and experiences.

+ We trust our team members and are confident that they each work to the highest professional standards and in the company's best interests.

** Position Summary**  **:*
* The Human Resources Manager - North America is a strategic HR leader responsible for providing proactive, hands-on HR partnership across Medical Division's U.S. manufacturing sites. This role partners closely with Operations and Functional leaders to accelerate business performance, strengthen organizational capabilities, and enhance our employee experience.

The HR Manager NA, provides leadership to local site HR Generalists in both Illinois and North Carolina. This role serves as an escalation point for complex employee relations matters, plays a critical partnership role in talent management, workforce planning, HR policy & procedure review, and legal compliance.

** Duties and Responsibilities**  **:*
* _HR Leadership & Business Partnership_

+ Provide strong HR leadership and day-to-day oversight to site HR Generalists, ensuring consistent, high-quality HR service delivery across U.S. locations.

+ Serve as a trusted HR business partner to Operations Managers and Functional Leaders, translating business strategy into actionable people solutions that improve performance and engagement.

+ Train, coach and influence leaders at all levels in areas including talent decisions, organization effectiveness, performance management, and employee engagement.

+ Champion ITW values, leadership expectations, and the ITW Business Model to strengthen accountability, culture, and execution.

_Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness_

+ Partner with leaders to assess organizational and capability needs, translating skills-gap analyses into targeted development plans.

+ Lead succession planning efforts by identifying critical roles, assessing risk, and implementing structured succession plans with defined milestones.

+ Facilitate talent review processes (including 9-box assessments), ensuring alignment with enterprise processes and business needs.

+ Support organization design and change-management initiatives, including structure redesigns that improve clarity, efficiency, and employee experience.

_Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition_

+ In partnership with site leadership and HR Generalists, define headcount plans and execute workforce strategies that improve scalability, hiring quality, and labor efficiency.

+ Support and guide exempt and non-exempt recruiting efforts, including job scoping, compensation guidance, and talent upgrade initiatives.

+ Ensure effective onboarding and orientation practices that reinforce culture, engagement, and performance expectations.

_Employee Engagement & Experience_

+ Lead employee engagement assessment efforts across U.S. sites, partnering with leadership to analyze results and execute targeted action plans.

+ Drive continuous improvement in the overall employee experience through standardized HR processes, clear communication, and consistent leadership practices.

+ Partner with Operations and site HR Generalists to support safety culture initiatives, including behavior reinforcement, leadership…