Manager Human Resources (Elk Grove Village)

Klein Tools•Elk Grove Village, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager who can build strong relationships, foster trust, and partner with leaders to create a safe, productive, and engaged work environment while driving meaningful business results. This role oversees labor relations and contract administration for the facility, including facilitating a partnership with the union bargaining committee, participating in contract negotiations, and administering grievances. The Manager will foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment where employee needs are exceeded and leaders are supported. They will provide direction and guidance on various Human Resource activities, conduct interviews and oversee the recruiting process, coordinate plant safety programs, review and administer employee disciplinary actions, conduct investigations, manage the Administrative Assistant function, oversee the on-boarding process, process payroll, support employees with benefits, coordinate workers’ compensation and unemployment claims, identify training and development needs, oversee the performance management process, and manage leave of absences. The role also ensures personnel records are maintained and the HRIS system is up-to-date.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of Human Resources experience working in a generalist or management role.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Positive yet determined attitude.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle a high degree of confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to work with all levels within the organization.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing or unionized environment.
Experience with Dayforce HCM.

Responsibilities

Oversee labor relations and contract administration, including facilitating partnership with the union bargaining committee, participating in contract negotiations, and administering grievances.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment where employee needs are exceeded and leaders are supported.
Provide direction and guidance to local management and employees on Human Resource activities, including labor relations, employee activities, attendance, disability, records management, job bid/hiring process, and policy and procedures.
Conduct interviews and oversee the recruiting process for the facility to hire qualified individuals in open positions.
Coordinate plant safety programs, including chairing the safety committee, conducting safety training, advising management on plant safety policies and OSHA standards, and recommending necessary compliance actions.
Review, guide, and administer employee disciplinary actions and involuntary termination procedures.
Conduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
Manage the Administrative Assistant function, including hiring/firing, preparing performance reviews, training, and managing workflow.
Manage the on-boarding process for all local hires, including reviewing and approving background checks, collecting documentation, conducting new employee orientation presentations, I-9 compliance, new employee announcements, and ensuring completion of key training and policy acknowledgments.
Oversee processing of payroll for the facility, including auditing payroll records and answering payroll inquiries.
Support employees through all phases of benefit enrollment and assist with benefit issues and questions, escalating to the Benefits Manager as needed.
Coordinate all workers’ compensation and unemployment claims processing and interface with third-party administrators, outside legal counsel, and respective state agencies, and maintain OSHA and WC files and logs.
Identify training and development needs and assist in the delivery and implementation of programs.
Oversee the performance management process at the local level, reviewing performance reviews and providing recommendations to managers and supervisors.
Manage leave of absences for employees, including interfacing with third-party vendors for STD, FMLA, and Workers' Compensation, and overseeing ADA and other unpaid leaves.
Ensure personnel records are maintained and the Human Resource Information System is compliant with Company policy and government agencies.
Perform all other duties as required within the nature and level of work.