Human Resources Director

Mundelein, IL Open
JBM Packaging is looking for Human Resources Director in Mundelein, IL. This local job opportunity with ID 3899459545 is live since 2026-10-19 02:29:45.

Job Description

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Human Resources Director

JBM Packaging is seeking a Director of Human Resources to join its executive leadership team and help shape the future of the organization's people strategy.

JBM Packaging, based in Lebanon, Ohio, is a purpose-driven organization committed to delivering "better solutions, better lives, better world." With a strong focus on sustainability and paper-based packaging solutions, JBM partners with customers to reduce environmental impact while investing deeply in its people and community. A cornerstone of JBM's culture is its Fair Chance Program, providing meaningful employment opportunities and support systems that help individuals build stable, successful futures.

What You'll Do

  • Lead succession planning and workforce strategy to support long-term business growth
  • Drive employee engagement and alignment with company purpose, vision, and values
  • Partner with executive leadership to translate business goals into people-focused initiatives
  • Build and lead a high-performing HR team
  • Oversee and elevate JBM's Fair Chance Program and related community partnerships
  • Implement and improve performance management, training, and career development programs
  • Establish and track HR metrics and organizational KPIs
  • Act as a key resource for employee relations, compliance, and risk management
  • Serve as a strategic advisor with the confidence to challenge and influence leadership

What You'll Bring

  • 10–15+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility
  • Strong background in organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and workforce planning
  • Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment is highly preferred
  • Ability to operate as a "player-coach" — strategic but hands-on
  • Confidence to contribute at the executive level with a strong point of view

Why Join JBM

  • We offer competitive pay & benefits: vacation & personal days, 401(k) + employer match, bonus opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance programs.
  • We are a family-run business. We value family, community, and opportunity. We live by our Core Values - Collaboration, Grit, Growth Mindset, Innovation, Ownership, and Passion for a Better World.
  • We are committed to helping team members become the best version of themselves - at work and beyond. xevrcyc We offer financial wellness workshops, internal promotion opportunities, gym membership reimbursement, work-from-home twice a month, and more!

This is a chance to:

  • Sit at the executive table and influence real decisions
  • Build and shape HR strategy in a meaningful way
  • Make an impact through a purpose-driven culture and community initiatives
  • Help guide the organization through key leadership transitions and future growth

Required Skills