HR Manager

 

• Fast growing consumer products manufacturer is hiring for a HR Manager to oversee a facility in the western suburbs of Chicago
• The HR Manager will be responsible for employee relations, recruiting, training, and coordinating the work activities for 350+ employees
• Company has been in business for 53 years and offer fantastic benefits, growth potential, work-life balance, and team-oriented environment

 

Summary:

• This role is responsible for performing HR-related duties in the following functional areas: employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment, and employment law compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands all HR policies, union policies, procedures, and guidelines; communicate and reinforce organization values.
• Plans, prepares documents and conducts HR related functions from on-boarding through the life- cycle of employment that fosters positive employee relations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements ensuring adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
• Supports team member development by scheduling, delivering and tracking training.
• Stays current in HR best practices by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by initiating and supporting activities that drive engagement through the Facility.
• Conduct interviews, hiring and onboarding.
• Coordinate new hire orientation.
• Handles employee’s inquiries regarding policies and procedures, payroll, benefits, and time off request.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree required, ideally in HR, Business Management, Business, Psychology, Management, or similar
• SRAM certification preferred
• Bi-lingual English / Spanish and union experience preferred
• 2-5+ years of Human Resource generalist / managerial experience is required
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, logistics or related environment experience; prefer food, consumer products or related high-speed industries.
• Knowledge of local and national labor laws; union experience preferred
• Experience with working with recruiters, interviewing and screening resumes for hourly and or salaried employees
• Experience in delivering training and assisting with changing cultures is a plus
• Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of benefits administration is a plus
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office Products. SAP and HRIS implementation are a plus.