HR Manager
Posted: 02/18/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Industry: Human Resources
Job Number: 19737
Pay Rate: 90,000
Job Description
Our client in Chicago, Illinois is hiring a full-time, direct hire HR Manager to lead employee relations, HR operations, and compliance initiatives. This onsite HR Manager role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on HR professional with strong manufacturing experience and expertise in HR systems
Company Profile:
Client operates within the manufacturing sector and is committed to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
HR Manager Role:
The HR Manager will lead and support the Human Resources function with a strong focus on employee relations, HR strategy, compliance, reporting, and process improvement. This HR Manager will partner closely with leadership, supervisors, and HR staff to ensure alignment across all HR operations.
Leading employee relations initiatives, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management escalations
Ensuring consistent enforcement of policies and procedures across a manufacturing workforce
Serving as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees
Developing and implementing HR best practices and standard operating procedures
Identifying and executing HR process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
Maintaining HR metrics including turnover, retention, staffing analysis, and compliance tracking
Creating dashboards and analytics to support data-driven decision-making
Supporting workforce planning and organizational strategy
Building and supporting training, development, and succession planning programs
Ensuring HR compliance, audit readiness, and accurate documentation practices
Assisting with union-related compliance as needed
Providing leadership and mentorship to HR staff
Supporting onboarding and HR administration processes
HR Manager Background Profile:
5+ years of progressive HR experience required
Manufacturing industry experience required
Paylocity experience highly preferred
Waste management industry experience a strong plus
Strong background in employee relations and HR operations
Experience managing HR compliance, reporting, and performance management
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Features and Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401k with company match
Professional development opportunities
Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
Leadership visibility and opportunity to make a measurable impact
Company Profile:
Client operates within the manufacturing sector and is committed to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
HR Manager Role:
The HR Manager will lead and support the Human Resources function with a strong focus on employee relations, HR strategy, compliance, reporting, and process improvement. This HR Manager will partner closely with leadership, supervisors, and HR staff to ensure alignment across all HR operations.
Leading employee relations initiatives, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management escalations
Ensuring consistent enforcement of policies and procedures across a manufacturing workforce
Serving as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees
Developing and implementing HR best practices and standard operating procedures
Identifying and executing HR process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
Maintaining HR metrics including turnover, retention, staffing analysis, and compliance tracking
Creating dashboards and analytics to support data-driven decision-making
Supporting workforce planning and organizational strategy
Building and supporting training, development, and succession planning programs
Ensuring HR compliance, audit readiness, and accurate documentation practices
Assisting with union-related compliance as needed
Providing leadership and mentorship to HR staff
Supporting onboarding and HR administration processes
HR Manager Background Profile:
5+ years of progressive HR experience required
Manufacturing industry experience required
Paylocity experience highly preferred
Waste management industry experience a strong plus
Strong background in employee relations and HR operations
Experience managing HR compliance, reporting, and performance management
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Features and Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401k with company match
Professional development opportunities
Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
Leadership visibility and opportunity to make a measurable impact
Job Requirements
Manufactuing, Paylocity, HR, HRIS, HR Operations
Additional Information
dfwHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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