Human Resources Manager 1

CJK Group, Inc. • Pontiac, IL

20d

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager (HRM) is responsible for overseeing all HR functions
at a manufacturing printing facility with 200-300 employees. This role manages a
team of 1–2 HR professionals and serves as a strategic partner to plant
leadership. The HRM ensures effective employee relations, talent acquisition,
performance management, compliance, and workforce development. The HRM
collaborates with fellow HR Managers and report directly to a VP of Human
Resources to implement company policies, drive best practices, and foster an
engaged and high-performing workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a multi-function HR generalist capacity.
• Proven experience with employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and policy implementation.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and standard business tools.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Prior HR leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Experience supervising direct HR staff reports.
• Knowledge of HR best practices

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor site HR staff to support daily HR operations, ensuring timely service and high-quality support to employees and supervisors.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives to attract and retain skilled employees.
• Administer performance management, corrective action, and coaching processes while ensuring fair, consistent application of policies.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, and wage and hour requirements.
• Oversee payroll coordination, employee records, job documentation, and HRIS accuracy.
• Lead employee relations, conflict resolution, and investigations, ensuring timely, documented outcomes and risk mitigation.
• Support benefits administration, leave management, and communication of total rewards programs.
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives, culture programs, training, and site communications.
• Participate in cross-location HR collaboration to implement corporate programs, process improvements, and operational consistency.
• Develop metrics and HR reporting to drive decision-making, identify trends, and support continuous improvement.

Benefits

• A safe, values-based company that acts with integrity and respect for all.
• On-the-job training programs through Sheridan Academy
• Career advancement with an employer who supports your development
• Tuition reimbursement for approved coursework
• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off & holidays
• An employee referral program that pays you money
• Medical (PPO and HSA Plans), Dental, Vision
• First Stop Health – convenient no- or low-cost telemedicine services
• Confidential and free EAP program for wellness and mental health
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• A successful and growing industry-leading company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees