Human Resources Manager I

Human Resources Manager, ITW Fluids NA Division Job Description Position : Human Resources Manager, ITW Fluids NA Division Reports To: Division HR Director Location: Olathe, KS or Tucker, GA Company Overview The ITW Fluids NA Division is a manufacturer of lubricants, cleaning chemicals, and corrosion preventatives formulated to maximize equipment productivity and product quality for customers. ITW Fluids Division includes five facilities in the United States and is a division of Illinois Tool Works, a Fortune 150 company. We go to market through B2B with a focus on the automotive, aviation, fabricated metal, food processing and machinery manufacturing market segments. Offering a brand portfolio that is well recognized within these industrial channels, our premium products address customer pain points and our direct sales team provide expert value-added consulting at the customer level. ITW Fluids NA has 250 employees and 4 manufacturing facilities in: Olathe, KS, Tucker, GA, Easton, MD, and DeWitt, IA. Our Values Simplicity: focusing on the essential core of each business opportunity, guided by the “80/20” rule to streamline processes, systems and structures. Shared risk: collaborating as a team, taking joint responsibility, and learning from trial and error to drive innovation. Integrity: honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing in all business dealings, regardless of brand and location. Respect: valuing diversity in cultural backgrounds and fostering an open environment where innovation can thrive. Trust: relying on employees to uphold the highest professional standards and act in the company’s best interests. What We Offer ITW’s benefits package is designed to provide comprehensive support for physical, mental, and financial well-being including healthcare, retirement planning, paid leave, wellness programs, and opportunities for charitable involvement. Position Summary The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner proactively drives high impact HR initiatives across multiple ITW Fluids NA locations. This role plays a critical part in shaping organizational effectiveness by supporting leadership development, talent management, talent acquisition, employee relations, culture enhancement, and diversity & inclusion efforts. Core Responsibilities Build strong relationships with all stakeholders by learning the business operations and their interests to help drive business and team performance. Act as a trusted HR advisor to ITW Fluids NA leadership on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, workforce planning and team engagement Work closely with the HRD, local managers & client groups, providing expert guidance, coaching and support on all HR related matters including talent acquisition and management, performance & compensation management, workforce planning, employee experience, employee relations, local employment law compliance and disciplinary case support. Partner with talent acquisition associate and business leaders to position ITW Fluids NA to attract and retain talent through training & development and reward strategies. Further enhance the Division’s recruitment strategy, and deliver best practices in recruitment, talent selection and onboarding for both exempt and nonexempt roles, to accelerate their integration into the ITW’s Culture and Business Model. Support HRIS Platform (Workday) including reporting and auditing, onboarding and offboarding, performance tracking, etc. with fine attention to detail and accuracy Coordinate payroll system (Dayforce), including running payroll, managing pension program, sales commissions, bonus programs, benefits deductions, etc. while maintaining necessary reports and records. Partner with management on the identification and accelerated development of "High Potential" employees. Support the development and implementation of Diversity & Inclusion strategies including actively promoting and engaging with employee resource groups. Develop an understanding of the ITW Business Model with the ability to lead and implement meaningful change based on business unit and division strategic priorities. Lead employee relations efforts by interpreting company handbook/policies and finding resolution when investigating personnel concerns. Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures. Monitor and update company policies and procedures ensuring full legal compliance. Support FMLA/Leave of Absence tracking along with the HR Generalist. Other duties as assigned. Travel: 30% for facility visits. Qualifications / Requirements 4+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, and/or equivalent professional experience. Master’s degree preferred. Strategic thinker with the ability to align HR Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to influence at all levels Effective leader who drives results through others Self-directed and able to work independently Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment with a high degree of flexibility Proven ability to manage employee relations. Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite. ITW Pro Brands is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compensation Information $80,800 - $120,000 ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr