Jobs in Park Ridge, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations matters and investigations.
• Experience leading or supervising HR staff.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Manufacturing or food manufacturing experience.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Experience with employee engagement and talent development programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for corporate employees and managers.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct and oversee workplace investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, surveys, action planning, and recognition programs.
• Partner with leadership to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Develop programs that support employee retention, development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Talent Acquisition Specialist and oversee all corporate recruiting activities.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and workforce planning strategies.
• Support the development of talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and effective onboarding process.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support compensation administration, annual merit processes, and organizational changes.
• Partner with Payroll, Benefits, and other HR functions to ensure seamless employee support.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Directly supervise the Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR Generalist, Compensation Analyst/Generalist, and Receptionist.
• Provide coaching, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to HR professionals across manufacturing facilities.
• Participate in special projects and strategic HR initiatives as assigned.