The Senior HR Manager will be a key member of the Plant Leadership Team responsible for supporting the ongoing transformation to best in class medical device contract manufacturing. This role will provide HR leadership across two manufacturing sites. The Sr. HR Manager will be based in Wheeling, IL supporting a site with 250 employees and oversight of Elkhorn, WI site of 100 employees. The Sr. HR Manager will manage a team of HR Generalists and Coordinators. This person will have the opportunity to create platforms, work on staff-development, and partner with the Directors of Operations on strategic vision for both sites. Our vision is on enhancing the customer experience by building true business partnerships and our business though, Teamwork, Being Agile, having Personal Integrity, Owning It and Recognizing the Success of others because Together We Are In It For Life. Main Job Responsibilities: Provide business partner support to site leadership through a knowledge of the business, our associates and HR expertise. This support should derive from the deployment of key HR-related disciplines such as compensation, talent acquisition and management, well being and benefits as well as communications. Ensures roles are filled in a timely, cost effective manner with high quality candidates, consistent with company policies and practices and legal considerations. Work with hiring supervisors and managers to assess staffing requirements; develop cost effective recruiting and screening strategies; and make appropriate hiring recommendations. Proactively address associate engagement and facilitate activities to improve such in coordination with site leadership. Ensure compliance with applicable labor law and company/site policies. This compliance should inform an effective approach to associate relations. Help identify and develop innovative incentive/reward systems that address business needs. Proactively identify retention risks and recommend mitigating strategies in a cost-efficient manner. Develop salary structures and/or conduct special compensation studies based on local market values. Support associate development through the career ladder program. Facilitate resolution of employee relations issues. Identify and partner with internal resources to assist in addressing issues. Counsel managers or employees consistent with Viant policies/practices, legal considerations, etc. Consult with managers and associates on training and development needs. Identify group and individual development needs in order to inform holistic development initiatives. Deliver training and facilitate group processes. Facilitate organizational assessments and development of strategies and tactics to address current issues and future staffing needs. Conduct research and make recommendations for best practices. Play key role in presentation of proposals and implementation of plans. Serve as functional and/or business representative on Site Leadership Team, Corporate HR team or sub teams. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in business, Human Resources or a related field preferred. 10 years of experience working with various roles and areas of Human Resources Management experience of HR staff Experience in payroll, staffing/recruitment, benefits administration, performance management systems, employee relations, training and individual and organizational development This role in onsite 5 days a week with ability to travel to Elkhorn, WI as needed. Skills/Competencies Managerial Courage Problem Solving/Analysis Project Management Communication across various media Ethical Conduct Time Management Customer Focused Interpersonal Skills Ability to interact with associates across all levels of the organization #INDMP