Human Resources Business Partner

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner or Human Resources Manager

Glendale Heights, IL (On-Site)

$105K - $115K Plus 10% Bonus

The Senior HRBP or HR Manager serves as both a strategic advisor and hands-on leader, supporting day-to-day HR operations while driving organizational effectiveness and scalable growth. This role partners closely with leadership across multiple manufacturing sites, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, strengthening talent pipelines, and enhancing culture and engagement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Conversational Spanish

8+ years of progressive HR experience within manufacturing or industrial industries

Multi-site, multi-state experience preferred

Strong background in employee relations, change management, and leadership coaching

Experience building scalable HR processes in growth environments

Skills

HRIS experience (Paycom or similar)

Strong analytical skills, including Excel

Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

High discretion and ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Strategic Partnership

Partner with leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy

Align HR initiatives with business goals and growth plans

Lead change management efforts tied to operational and cultural transformation

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles

Build proactive pipelines aligned with growth forecasts

Improve employer branding and hiring processes in a competitive labor market

Employee Relations & Culture

Handle complex employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution

Drive a high-performance, inclusive culture across locations

Implement initiatives to improve engagement, retention, and overall employee experience

Performance & Talent Development

Coach leaders on performance management, development, and succession planning

Support performance review and compensation processes

Strengthen leadership capability through training and guidance

HR Operations & Compliance

Oversee onboarding, benefits, leave administration, and HRIS integrity

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states

Maintain and enhance HR policies and procedures

Process Improvement & Infrastructure

Improve HR processes to support scale and efficiency

Utilize HRIS and data analytics for reporting and decision-making

Support system implementations and standardization efforts

Engagement & Communication

Lead engagement, recognition, and wellness initiatives

Maintain strong communication across plant and office environments

Act as a visible HR presence on the floor and with leadership

Leadership Support

Mentor junior HR team members as needed

Serve as backup to HR leadership

Work Environment

Mix of office and manufacturing floor presence

Requires comfort in industrial environments and regular interaction with operations teams