How Will You Make An Impact
We areseekingan experienced and highly engaged HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function at our manufacturing facility in Gurnee IL. This is a critical role responsible for driving a positive employee experience strengthening leadership capability and ensuring the site has the HR support needed tooperateeffectively and safely.

The HR Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership and will partner closely with the Regional HR Director to deliverstrategicinitiatives. This role oversees all core HR processes including employee relations talent development workforce planning performance management compliance and culture-building efforts. The HR Manager will also provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to our HR Business Partner and support the ongoing development of the HR team.

Location:

This role will be based on-site at our Gurnee IL facility.

What Will You Do
The HR Manager is a key member of the site leadership team andis responsible fordelivering comprehensive Human Resources support to our manufacturing facility. This role ensures the site has the right HR leadership to foster a positive culture support operational excellence and drive business performance. The HR Manager partners closely with plant leadership provides coaching and guidance on people-related matters and leads the execution of HR initiatives that strengthen our workforce leadership capability and employee experience.

This role oversees all core HR functions including employee relations talent development performance management compliance staffing and workforce planning. The HR Manager will also mentor and support the development of the HR Business Partner and broader HR team to ensure consistent high-quality HR service delivery.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Serve as the primary HR leader for the manufacturing facility partnering with plant leadership to align HR strategies with operational goals.

• Identifyworkforce needs and implement plans that support staffing development retention and succession.

• Lead change management efforts and support leaders through organizational transitions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead employee relations activities ensuring fair consistent compliant handling of issues.

• Coach leaders on performance behavior expectations documentation and risk mitigation.

• Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws safety requirements and internal policies.

• Drive a culture of respect safety accountability and engagement.

• Support leaders in developing strong effective teams through coaching feedback and talent planning.

• Lead the sites performance management process ensuring meaningful reviews goal alignment and development planning.

• Build leadership capability through training coaching and workforce development programs.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and site leaders to ensuretimely highquality hiring for hourly and salaried roles.

• Guideworkforce planning labor forecasting skills assessments and staffing strategies.

• Champion onboarding and retention initiatives that enhance new hire success and reduce turnover.

HR Operations & Reporting

• Oversee site HR processes including attendance management leave administration job changes and HR system accuracy.

• Generate metrics and insights on turnover attendance engagement staffing and other critical HR indicators.

• Implement HR policies standard processes and continuous improvement efforts.

Team Leadership

• Provide day-to-day leadership coaching and development for the HR Business Partner and HR support roles.

• Build a high-performing HR team grounded in consistency service excellence and strong partnership with operations.

• Foster a collaborativesolutions-oriented HR environment.

How Will You Get Here

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field.

• HR certification (PHR/SPHR SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years of progressive HR experience including at least 2 years in an HR leadership or HR business partner role.

• Experience supporting or leading HR in a manufacturing distribution or industrial environment.

• Or an equivalent combination of education experience and/or training.

• Lean/continuous improvement mindset.

• A proactive confident HR leader who partners well with operations.

• Skilled at balancing strategic thought with hands-on execution.

• Comfortable navigating a fast-paced dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Passionate about building culture improving processes and developing people.

• A trusted advisor who handles challenges with maturity discretion and fairness.

• Strong knowledge of labor and employment practices manufacturing operations and proven experience driving HR excellence.

• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders manage complex situations and make sound decisions.

• Strong communication coaching and relationship-building skills.

Benefits You Will Receive While Working With Jabil:

Along with growth stability and the opportunity to be challenged Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options

• 401K match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life AD&D and Disability Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pet Insurance

• Adoption Assistance

• Annual Merit Increases

• Community Volunteer Opportunities