HR Manager

Job Description

Our client in Chicago, Illinois is hiring a full-time, direct hire HR Manager to lead employee relations, HR operations, and compliance initiatives. This onsite leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR professional with a strong background supporting transportation, logistics, distribution, or fleet-based operations.

Company Profile:
Client operates within the manufacturing sector and is committed to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

HR Manager Role:
The HR Manager will lead Human Resources operations with an emphasis on employee relations, compliance, leadership partnership, and process improvement across a dynamic operational workforce.
Serve as the primary HR business partner to operational leadership
Lead employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management
Coach managers on employee issues, policy interpretation, and best HR practices
Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment laws
Drive HR process improvements and implement best practices across the organization
Monitor key HR metrics including turnover, retention, absenteeism, staffing, and workforce trends
Develop reports, dashboards, and HR analytics to support leadership decisions
Support workforce planning, organizational development, and succession planning initiatives
Oversee compliance, audits, documentation, and employment records
Partner with leadership on organizational strategy and talent initiatives
Mentor and support HR staff while promoting a collaborative team environment
Assist with labor and union-related matters as needed

HR Manager Background Profile:
5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
Transportation, logistics, trucking, distribution, fleet services, or similar operational industry experience required
Strong employee relations and performance management experience
Experience partnering directly with operational leadership
Knowledge of HR compliance, investigations, and employment law
Experience developing HR reporting and workforce analytics
HRIS experience required; Paylocity experience is preferred but not required for experienced HR Managers
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Features and Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401k with company match
Professional development opportunities
Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
Leadership visibility and opportunity to make a measurable impact


Job Requirements

HR, Transportation


Additional Information

Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Mike Cook

Mike Cook or as he is known in the industry "Grocery Store Mike", is a specialized grocery retail recruiter for Frontline Source Group. With more than 35+ years in the grocery retail industry, Mike started as a part-time courtesy clerk. He worked his way up to serve in-store leadership positions with both traditional and specialty food formats. His expertise lies in hiring, training, and developing company leaders for small supermarkets to large grocery store operations with hundreds of locations. This experience is what differentiates his ability to recruit top Grocery talent from other recruiters in the market place.

Throughout his career, Mike has placed an emphasis on professional development and continuing education. He was in the charter class of Brookshire University, graduating as salutatorian. He also has earned certificates of proficiency in management specialized leadership and retail management from Tyler Junior College. The later certification was in collaboration with the Western Association of Food Chains. And, he has received numerous awards and accolades for customer service and leadership.

Mike has a passion for community service, having served as a board member for the Bear Creek Specialty Utility District (formerly Lavon Water Supply Corporation) from 2007-2013; Community Independent School District board trustee from 2013-2017; and currently serves as Lavon City Councilman, Place 2 since 2017.

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All interviews are set by appointment only and we do not allow walk-ins at any location. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.