Human Resources Manager (department of one

About ABS

Located in Itasca, IL, ABS is at the forefront of print and communication workflow technology and is fully equipped to provide a distinctive service to large organizations with both simple and complex communication programs.

We are always looking for dynamic, creative, hard-working individuals to become a part of our ABS team. We are proud of the expertise we offer our clients through our knowledgeable and skilled employees; we would appreciate learning more about you and your interest in joining our team. ABS is pleased to offer competitive compensation and benefit packages which include 401(K).

As Human Resource Manager (department of one), you will provide senior-level ownership of ABS Graphics' people operations, assuring compliant, consistent HR practices that protect the business and strengthen employee relations and engagement. This role exists to drive outcomes across talent acquisition, total rewards administration, employee relations, and risk management.

Key responsibilities include:

• full-cycle recruiting (exempt/non-exempt)
• benefits and 401(k) plan administration
• business insurance oversight
• policy development and updates
• EEO/AAP, ADA, FMLA, ACA, and related compliance
• payroll administration and government reporting
• employee communications and recordkeeping
• safety program administration (federal/state and OSHA)
• workers' compensation
• advising leaders on employee matters

• 7-10 years HR generalist experience with broad hands-on ownership
• Expert-level knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations
• Demonstrated strength in employee relations, benefits administration, and recruiting

ABS Graphics offers a competitive total compensation package, including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Equipment Stipend
• Snack/Drink Room
• Employee Discounts

You'll work onsite, Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), setting priorities independently and moving between planned work and time-sensitive needs. Mornings often start with reviewing open items across hiring activity, vendor/plan partner touchpoints, payroll, and upcoming onboarding or orientation sessions. Midday, you'll shift into focused work-drafting updates to HR documentation, preparing communications for employees, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to keep decisions timely and well-documented.

As issues arise, you'll maintain an accessible, open-door presence, documenting interactions and ensuring follow-through. Later in the day, you'll close out administrative items, confirm records are current, and line up next steps so the function runs smoothly with clear accountability.