Human Resource Manager

Column Technical Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Human Resources Manager to join a growing manufacturing organization in Aurora IL where you can make a meaningful impact on both employee success and business performance. As a trusted partner to leadership and staff you will play a key role in shaping workplace culture driving talent acquisition initiatives supporting employee engagement and ensuring HR compliance and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive relationship-focused HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about organizational development and continuous improvement. If you are a hands-on HR leader who enjoys wearing multiple hats and making a lasting impact wed love to hear from you!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure all employee documentation HR records compliance practices and personnel data are maintained in accordance with company policies and applicable federal state and local regulations.
• Serve as an employee advocate promoting a fair respectful and compliant workplace while safeguarding employee rights.
• Lead and manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment onboarding orientation and offboarding activities.
• Partners with leadership to develop processes provide training reinforce accountability and strengthen company culture initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends HR best practices employment legislation regulatory updates and emerging HR technologies.
• Maintain and administer company policies procedures programs and required reporting processes.
• Identify organizational training needs and support employee development initiatives.
• Assist with employee relations matters workforce planning succession planning talent management and employee development strategies.
• Oversee payroll administration and ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Administer employee benefits programs and support employee benefit inquiries.
• Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying needs taking appropriate action and seeking input from key stakeholders when necessary.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by supporting colleagues contributing to business goals and showing appreciation for the efforts and contributions of others.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience preferred.
• Bachelors degree in human resources Labor and Employment Law Business Administration or a related field required.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism integrity and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated and adaptable professional with the ability to learn quickly and manage competing priorities.
• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience utilizing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Working knowledge of employment laws payroll processes employee benefits and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Professional HR certifications such as PHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP or SPHR are preferred.

Required Experience:

Manager