Human Resources Manager – Manufacturing Focus
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation: $125K–$135K base + bonus

Summary

We’re hiring an experienced HR Manager to support a growing multi-site manufacturing and distribution network. Based at our Elk Grove Village office, this role will provide leadership across facilities in Illinois, California, Florida, and Alabama. You’ll be the primary HR contact for both corporate and plant teams—guiding employee relations, performance cycles, and workforce development across union and non-union settings.

The person in this role will step into a visible leadership position with a clear path to promotion. As the organization continues to grow, we’re looking for someone who can manage today’s people challenges and grow into a director-level role in the next few years.

This is more than transactional HR—it’s about building structure, consistency, and influence within a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central HR contact for four production and distribution sites, supporting plant leadership with practical, timely guidance
• Coach supervisors and managers on performance management, documentation, and team development
• Oversee employee relations, workplace investigations, and resolution strategies
• Support unionized sites with grievance handling and labor communication
• Ensure consistent onboarding, training, and compliance across all facilities
• Partner with local teams to improve retention, morale, and communication flow
• Manage HR systems, support metrics and reporting, and maintain accurate personnel records
• Translate corporate HR goals into clear, localized action across the field
• Supervise and mentor one HR team member, with an eye toward their development
• Travel 1–2 times per month to maintain presence and build relationships at supported locations

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required
• 5–8 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or distribution setting—must include time spent as an HR Manager
• Proven experience managing performance review cycles, guiding managers through structured feedback and planning
• Strong foundation in employee relations, compliance, and organizational policy
• Must be confident supporting a plant workforce and working cross-functionally with production leadership
• Previous exposure to both union and non-union environments preferred
• Experience using HRIS platforms
• Comfortable working in a hybrid corporate/field support model
• Travel up to 25%

What We’re Looking For

• A steady and strategic HR professional—someone who brings structure to fast-paced operations
• Prior manufacturing experience is essential—we need someone who understands plant dynamics
• Not just a manager, but a future leader: we’re hiring with promotion in mind
• Comfortable leading and coaching without needing step-by-step direction
• Able to bring fresh perspective and consistency into teams that may not have had it before