Human Resources Manager | McCormick Place

Oak View Group • Chicago, IL

393d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager at McCormick Place is responsible for supporting venue management by interpreting policies and procedures, providing guidance to the leadership team, and managing employee relations. This role involves partnering with corporate HR to lead strategic initiatives and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws. The ideal candidate will be a team player with high energy, capable of inspiring and motivating others within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university (BA/BS) in human resources or related field, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' verifiable progressive experience in Human Resources as a generalist.
• Certified as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is a plus.
• Possess solid working knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Verifiable track record of displaying initiative and strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, superiors and business contacts in a professional, timely and courteous manner.
• Experience recruiting/hiring for diverse positions with emphasis on part-time or hourly positions.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality, discretion and ethics.
• Knowledge and experience in employment law practices (e.g., EEO, ADA, FMLA, DOL, OSHA, etc.).
• Proven independent professional capable of forming relationships with diverse groups of employees at all levels.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint applications; and fluency in working in HRIS database systems.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with union relations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of wellness programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Corporate Talent Acquisition to post and hire all full-time candidates; participate in interviews, question generation, candidate tracking and making recommendations to McCormick Place leadership.
• Ensure timely posting and tracking of all union positions per Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Assist hiring managers with recruiting efforts as needed for full-time, part-time, seasonal, and/or hourly staff to maintain staffing levels.
• Assist in the creation and update of job descriptions (in partnership with Corporate Human Resources for approvals) and annual review for ongoing accuracy and compliance.
• Process, track and respond timely to background and drug screen requests in accordance with venue and company policies.
• Organize and process new hire, change, and termination paperwork for full and part time employee.
• Organize and partner with department managers to complete new hire orientation and provide new employees solid company knowledge, guidance on policies and access to Company handbook(s) and resources.
• Provide human resources representation and, along with General Manager represent company in interacting with local union agents; ensuring compliance with active collective bargaining agreements; responsible for oversight of grievance procedures.
• Oversight of local Wellness Committee and will communicate corporate-driven health initiatives.
• Acts as coordinator of Internship Program; partner with Corporate Talent Acquisition on company selection requirements and implement locally.
• Ensure facility compliance with personnel policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Provide support to local finance team in compiling response to regulatory requests from state or federal agencies (i.e., Employee Earning Statements, Unemployment Compensation-ADP, and Employee Verifications) and attend hearings as necessary.
• In partnership with department manager, create, review and revise written warnings, suspensions and terminations for full and part time employees.
• In partnership with Corporate Human Resources will review termination decisions for all employees at McCormick Place.
• Serve as primary local investigator and liaison with Corporate HR for regulatory charges (i.e., harassment / discrimination) as directed; complete internal investigations, gather data for all state or EEOC Investigations as requested by legal counsel.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with OVG policies, local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA).
• Actively monitor work environment to ensure harmonious, compliant, inclusive and positive work environment by actively supporting and promoting department and company objectives.
• Provide HR direction to management with respect to performance and discipline.
• Coordinates and/or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation and propose solutions to reduce further turnover.
• Responsible for guiding and answering employee questions on benefit process, carriers and provide staff resources to ensure coverage needs are met.
• Conducts new manager/supervisor orientations on compliance issues, such as harassment and work-related injuries.
• Work closely with department heads and managers to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Identify training needs/opportunities for facility and individual training/coaching needs.
• Interface with Corporate Human Resources on regular basis providing venue update and discussing concerns/solutions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree