HR Talent Manager

Impact Environmental Group • Elgin, IL

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager is a hands-on, tactical manager responsible for administering HR operations while driving effective talent acquisition/management practices across a manufacturing and service-based organization. Reporting to the HR Director and partnering closely with the HR Coordinator, this role ensures consistent HR service delivery, supports employee relations and compliance, and plays a key role in developing and retaining talent. The HR Manager also provides oversight and support to payroll processes in coordination with the HR Coordinator. As well as serves as a key support to the HR Director while also operating with a high degree of independence. The ideal candidate is an ambitious, self-starting HR professional who can take ownership of initiatives, drive execution, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent
• 5-7 years previous experience
• Strong experience in full-cycle recruiting and performance management
• Previous experience in processing payroll; with strong financial acumen
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Self-starter with strong ownership mindset
• Ability to operate independently while knowing when to escalate
• Strong execution and follow-through
• Ability to influence, coach, and develop leaders
• Practical problem-solving and sound judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft
• Travel required within the US, up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• HR Certification a plus
• Previous experience in Manufacturing or Service a plus
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Paycor HRIS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across hourly, skilled, and professional roles
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast workforce needs and drive timely, high-quality hiring
• Develop and improve recruiting strategies, pipelines, and employer branding efforts
• Lead execution of performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and performance improvement plans
• Coach managers on employee development, feedback, and performance conversations
• Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps, high-potential employees, and development opportunities
• Support succession planning and internal mobility initiatives
• Drive training and development programs aligned with business needs
• Oversee and execute core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee records management, and policy administration
• Managing the “driver qualification” process; familiarity with DOT requirements
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in HR practices across manufacturing and service teams
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and support reporting needs for HR and Finance
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements with minimal oversight
• Support the HR Coordinator in payroll processing to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Review payroll data and reports for completeness and compliance
• Partner with Finance on payroll-related questions and issue resolution
• Serve as escalation point for complex payroll inquiries
• Partner closely with the HR Director to execute HR priorities and initiatives across the organization
• Translate strategic direction into actionable plans, processes, and deliverables
• Provide support on sensitive employee matters, organizational changes, and leadership needs
• Assist in developing and implementing HR programs, policies, and process improvements
• Act as a delegate for the HR Director as needed
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records
• Support audits and ensure adherence to internal controls
• Support administration of employee benefits programs and open enrollment
• Partner with HR Coordinator and vendors to resolve employee issues
• Ensure alignment between benefits and payroll deductions
• Maintain a visible HR presence on the floor to support frontline leaders and employees
• Partner with operations on attendance, performance, and workforce challenges
• Support safety initiatives, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work coordination
• Partner with operations leadership to support workplace safety programs and initiatives
• Reinforce a culture of safety through training, communication, and accountability
• Support incident investigations, documentation, and corrective action tracking
• Assist with OSHA compliance efforts, reporting, and recordkeeping
• Assist with workers’ compensation cases and return-to-work programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level