What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Manager position at Column Technical Services?
Column Technical Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Human Resources Manager to join a growing manufacturing organization in Aurora, IL, where you can make a meaningful impact on both employee success and business performance. As a trusted partner to leadership and staff, you will play a key role in shaping workplace culture, driving talent acquisition initiatives, supporting employee engagement, and ensuring HR compliance and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, relationship-focused HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about organizational development and continuous improvement. If you are a hands-on HR leader who enjoys wearing multiple hats and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure all employee documentation, HR records, compliance practices, and personnel data are maintained in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Serve as an employee advocate, promoting a fair, respectful, and compliant workplace while safeguarding employee rights.
- Lead and manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding activities.
- Partners with leadership to develop processes, provide training, reinforce accountability, and strengthen company culture initiatives.
- Stay current on industry trends, HR best practices, employment legislation, regulatory updates, and emerging HR technologies.
- Maintain and administer company policies, procedures, programs, and required reporting processes.
- Identify organizational training needs and support employee development initiatives.
- Assist with employee relations matters, workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, and employee development strategies.
- Oversee payroll administration and ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Administer employee benefits programs and support employee benefit inquiries.
- Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying needs, taking appropriate action, and seeking input from key stakeholders when necessary.
- Foster a collaborative team environment by supporting colleagues, contributing to business goals, and showing appreciation for the efforts and contributions of others.
- Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Labor and Employment Law, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Self-motivated and adaptable professional with the ability to learn quickly and manage competing priorities.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience utilizing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
- Working knowledge of employment laws, payroll processes, employee benefits, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Professional HR certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR are preferred.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000