Human Resources Manager (Hybrid Elgin IL)
Summary
Seeking a mid-senior level HR Manager to lead day-to-day HR operations across two brands covering policy development compliance recruiting onboarding HRIS (Rippling preferred) employee relations and support for both office and warehouse teams plus a small number of international employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and execute daily HR operations.
- Lead the development implementation and optimization of the Rippling HRIS platform.
- Develop update and maintain the Employee Handbook policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws as well as warehouse safety regulations.
- Support and manage a few international employees ensuring local compliance and consistent processes.
- Lead recruitment and onboarding; oversee background checks eligibility verification and logistics.
- Serve as the point of contact for HR inquiries (benefits leave performance employee relations).
- Participate in coaching performance discussions and investigations.
- Track and manage training initiatives (compliance safety development).
- Drive engagement through recognition communication and culture-building activities.
- Maintain accurate employee records and reporting in the HRIS.
- Monitor HR best practices and trends to improve processes.
- Support payroll coordination and benefits administration with finance and vendors.
Qualifications
- 5 years of HR experience including 2 years in a generalist or managerial role.
- Experience supporting both office-based and warehouse employees.
- Strong knowledge of employment law workplace safety and compliance.
- Tech-savvy; HRIS experience (Rippling strongly preferred).
- Excellent communication interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
- Organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities with confidentiality.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships at all levels; ethical and service-focused.
- Skilled interviewer and active listener with strong writing and conversational skills.
- Comfortable in fast-paced high-growth environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and cloud-based tools.
- SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP or PHR preferred.
Why Join
- Play a key role in a fast-growing tech company transforming the construction industry.
- Leadership scope with meaningful impact across brands.
- Competitive compensation package including health and retirement benefits.
- Collaborative innovative and forward-thinking environment.
- Flexible working options.