HR Manager

Ruggable•Bedford Park, IL

12h•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ruggable is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support our Bedford Park, IL manufacturing site. This role will serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership while remaining hands-on with day-to-day HR operations for both hourly and salaried employees. You’ll play a key role in driving engagement, supporting leaders, and ensuring compliance across the employee lifecycle. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys being onsite with frontline teams.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive HR experience (manufacturing strongly preferred)
Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance (OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Workers Comp, etc.)
Proven experience handling employee relations and investigations
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of discretion and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting hourly manufacturing populations
Start-up or high-growth environment experience
Proficiency with Paylocity or similar HRIS
Experience partnering closely with plant leadership
Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Responsibilities

Own and oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for hourly and salaried employees
Partner with Talent Acquisition on staffing needs, job postings, interviews, and hiring support
Coordinate plant tours, interviews, and first-day onboarding experiences
Communicate company policies, handbook updates, benefits programs, and HR initiatives
Support and execute HR and talent initiatives aligned with business objectives
Manage relationships with staffing agencies and oversee temp-to-perm conversions
Serve as primary HR partner for hourly and salaried employees
Coach leaders on performance management, investigations, corrective action, and conflict resolution
Handle sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and confidentiality
Measure employee morale and recommend strategies to improve engagement and retention
Identify training needs and coordinate leadership and employee development programs
Lead and support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and site events
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Administer workers’ compensation claims, documentation, and reporting
Support workplace investigations in partnership with Legal
Maintain HR SOPs and ensure consistent application across the site
Partner with Safety leadership on incident investigations and training
Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS
Process employment changes (promotions, transfers, terminations, LOAs)
Audit timecards and partner with Payroll and agencies for accuracy
Prepare HR metrics, reports, and insights for leadership
Provide workforce data to support planning and decision-making
Act as trusted HR advisor to plant leadership
Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, Legal, Benefits, and Corporate HR
Support site change initiatives and process improvements