Job Description
Job Description
Human Resources Manager (Hybrid Elgin, IL)
Summary
Seeking a mid-senior level HR Manager to lead day-to-day HR operations across two brands, covering policy development, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, HRIS (Rippling preferred), employee relations, and support for both office and warehouse teams, plus a small number of international employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and execute daily HR operations.
- Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of the Rippling HRIS platform.
- Develop, update, and maintain the Employee Handbook, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as warehouse safety regulations.
- Support and manage a few international employees, ensuring local compliance and consistent processes.
- Lead recruitment and onboarding; oversee background checks, eligibility verification, and logistics.
- Serve as the point of contact for HR inquiries (benefits, leave, performance, employee relations).
- Participate in coaching, performance discussions, and investigations.
- Track and manage training initiatives (compliance, safety, development).
- Drive engagement through recognition, communication, and culture-building activities.
- Maintain accurate employee records and reporting in the HRIS.
- Monitor HR best practices and trends to improve processes.
- Support payroll coordination and benefits administration with finance and vendors.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of HR experience, including 2+ years in a generalist or managerial role.
- Experience supporting both office-based and warehouse employees.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, workplace safety, and compliance.
- Tech-savvy; HRIS experience (Rippling strongly preferred).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with confidentiality.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships at all levels; ethical and service-focused.
- Skilled interviewer and active listener with strong writing and conversational skills.
- Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and cloud-based tools.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR preferred.
Why Join
- Play a key role in a fast-growing tech company transforming the construction industry.
- Leadership scope with meaningful impact across brands.
- Competitive compensation package, including health and retirement benefits.
- Collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking environment.
- Flexible working options.