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HR Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • $90,000 — $110,000
  • Chicago, IL 60608, USA
About the Company:

Our client is a rapidly growing waste management / recycling organization who are looking to add a HR Manager to their team. They have enjoyed incredible growth in the last few years and are seeking a HR candidate with a background ideally within a similar sector to join their team as they continue their expansion.

We are looking for a candidate who has worked in the transportation sector for this role.

Reasons to Work Here:

  • Strong medical / dental / vision
  • Senior leadership role reporting into the CFO
  • 401k match
  • Strong PTO
  • Life insurance
  • Office based role
  • $90,000 – $110,000

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our team in Chicago, IL (Pilsen neighborhood). Candidate must be knowledgeable in all aspects of Human Resources, including, but not limited to: recruitment/talent acquisition, training and development, employee relations, benefits, talent management, risk management, workers compensation and payroll administration (Paylocity).

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate the ability to successfully build relationships at all levels of the organization
  • Improve and maintain employee relations by building trust with the team and providing realistic recommendations to management team
  • Maintain HR records to ensure compliance with all state and/or federal laws
  • Manage the unemployment claims and represent the Company during unemployment hearings
  • Communicate to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding employment-related policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations and ensures compliance
  • Strong recruitment/talent acquisition skills; including job description development, resume sourcing, developing ads, interviewing, and placement of exempt and non-exempt employees at all levels of the organization
  • Plan and conduct new employee orientation and develop a structured onboarding process
  • Provide guidance and support to management team regarding performance management, including employee reviews and compensation reviews
  • Provide guidance and support to management team during employee disciplinary actions, documentation, meetings, and terminations
  • Develop and conduct training as necessary
  • Be the employee point of contact for all benefits related questions and perform benefits administration during new employee orientation and open enrollment periods
  • Participate in annual health insurance renewal process
  • Utilize Worker’s Compensation knowledge to partner with Safety Manager as needed on investigations and claims management
  • Handle the management of all Driver qualification files in accordance with Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier requirements
  • Oversee the weekly payroll processing and serve as qualified backup to the process when necessary
  • Maintain and continue to improve on Paylocity payroll implementation
  • Maintain the company’s organizational charts and provide weekly HR reporting to management team
  • Represent the HR Department in any outside matters

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of three years of experience in an HR generalist position
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
  • Familiarity with employment laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADEA, ADAAA, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, and COBRA
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to exercise discretion and good ethical judgment in interpreting and applying company policies to issues and problems
  • Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Familiarity with applicant tracking systems
  • Familiarity with Payroll and Timekeeping Systems (Paylocity)
  • Previous DOT experience is a plus
  • Experience working in an industrial work environment
  • Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)
  • Familiarity with employment laws and regulations in Texas, Indiana, Florida and Tennessee would be a plus
  • Ability to work in a high pressure environment with changing priorities
  • Complete assigned duties and meet required deadlines


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