Senior Human Resources Manager

## Senior Human Resources Manager Apply locations:
Rochelle, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR002187
** You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
** Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
** We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
**** Come build a career you believe in.
**** About the Role
** As a Senior Human Resources Manager at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in driving business results through effective people strategies while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement. This position requires strong leadership, employee relations expertise, business partnership capabilities, and strategic decision-making skills, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to workforce development, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and organizational growth.

You will collaborate closely with plant leadership, employees, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce strategies with operational objectives, ensuring the facility attracts, develops, and retains top talent while maintaining compliance with employment laws and company policies. This is a fully onsite role located in Rochelle, IL.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and is passionate about leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
** What You’ll Do
*** Serve as the primary Human Resources partner for plant leadership and employees.
* Partner with operational leaders to align workforce strategies with business objectives and operational goals.
* Provide coaching and guidance on employee relations, leadership effectiveness, performance management, conflict resolution, and organizational development.
* Drive accountability and leadership capability throughout the organization.
* Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
* Analyze workforce metrics and trends to identify opportunities and recommend solutions that improve organizational performance.
* Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
* Ensure consistent application of company policies, practices, and procedures.
* Partner with leaders to manage attendance, performance concerns, corrective actions, and employee development plans.
* Maintain a visible presence throughout the facility and across shifts to strengthen employee relationships and engagement.
* Support organizational change initiatives and workforce transitions.
* Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, offers, onboarding, and workforce integration.
* Develop talent pipelines through partnerships with technical schools, colleges, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
* Partner with leaders to identify current and future staffing needs.
* Support succession planning and workforce development strategies.
* Lead onboarding programs that reinforce safety expectations, company values, and performance standards.
* Identify training and development opportunities that strengthen leadership capabilities and workforce effectiveness.
* Facilitate leadership development initiatives focused on communication, accountability, coaching, and employee engagement.
* Support career development and succession planning efforts.
* Partner with leaders to identify high-potential employees and develop growth plans.
* Promote a culture where safety is a core value and shared responsibility.
* Partner with Environmental Health and Safety personnel and plant leadership to support regulatory compliance and safety initiatives.
* Participate in incident investigations, root…