Senior Human Resources Manager

What You’ll Do: Lead employee onboarding, offboarding, and transition activities that create a smooth, professional experience. Administer payroll, benefits, leave programs, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and related employee services. Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and corrective action processes. Support recruiting from candidate coordination and interviews through hiring and onboarding. Serve as a go-to resource for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, benefits, and employment matters. Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, reporting, and documentation in line with company policy and legal requirements. Coordinate employee communications, training, engagement, safety, and compliance programs with operational leadership. Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Contribute to policy development, process improvements, and initiatives that support organizational growth. Protect the confidentiality of personnel, financial, and business information while handling additional HR and administrative priorities as needed.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Six or more years of progressive human resources experience. Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and employment law. Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, chemical, or multi-site operations. Experience with HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and applicant tracking systems. Experience supporting recruiting, performance management, and employee relations programs. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

Work Environment: Regular on-site presence at the Skokie office, with occasional travel to company facilities, including Eddyville, and to business meetings. Occasional overtime or schedule flexibility to support payroll processing, recruiting, employee matters, and business needs.