Human Resources Manager

At Noratel Group, we design and manufacture customised transformers and wound magnetic components that power technologies in industries such as renewable energy, healthcare, transportation, and industrial automation. For more than 100 years, Noratel has been trusted for engineering excellence, reliability, and customer-focused solutions that perform where it matters most.

With more than 2,200 employees worldwide, Noratel operates production facilities across Europe, Asia, and North America. Among them is Shape LLC in Addison, IL, part of Noratel’s Magnetics Cluster. Shape specializes in mission-critical, custom electrical transformers for demanding equipment manufacturers, combining the resources of a global group with the collaborative spirit of a local team. Guided by our values - Passion, Accountability, Customer focus, Teamwork, and Excellence (PACTE) - we foster a workplace where people support one another and strive for high standards every day.

We are now seeking an experienced HR Manager to establish and lead the HR function at Shape. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys building from the ground up - creating policies, processes, and programs that will support our people and strengthen our business. You’ll play a hands-on role in recruitment, compliance, and employee engagement while also laying the foundation for HR practices that can grow with Noratel’s presence in North America.

What You’ll Do:

As HR Manager, you’ll be responsible for building and running HR at Shape, ensuring a safe, compliant, and engaging workplace. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading health & safety initiatives, including driving ISO 45001 certification.
• Ensuring compliance with U.S. labor laws and HR regulations.
• Building programs that strengthen culture and employee engagement.
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Introducing and sustaining High-Performance Teams (HPTs).
• Coordinating training, development, and succession planning.
• Implementing performance management systems aligned with business goals.
• Advising managers on HR issues and employee relations.
• Managing compensation, benefits, and HR reporting processes.

This is both a strategic and hands-on role, where you’ll have the chance to directly shape the employee experience while preparing HR at Shape for the future.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a strong HR professional with a proven track record in building and managing HR functions, ideally in a manufacturing environment. To succeed in this role, you’ll need not only knowledge and experience, but also the right mindset - one that reflects our PACTE values.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s in psychology or related field preferred).
• 8 years of HR management experience, with background in greenfield projects a plus.
• Solid knowledge of HR policies, labor law, and best practices.
• Familiarity with ESG compliance and reporting.
• Experience in talent development, training, and performance management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A team-player spirit, accountability in execution, customer focus, care for people and planet and a drive for excellence.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

At Shape and across the entire Noratel Group people are at the center of everything we do. Joining us means:

• A stable, long-term career opportunity with the backing of a global group.
• A chance to build the HR function from scratch and make a visible impact.
• The potential to grow your role over time and contribute to HR development in other Noratel companies in North America.
• A competitive compensation package, including health, dental, vision, paid vacation, and 401(k).
• The opportunity to work in a culture where teamwork, accountability, passion, customer focus, and excellence are not just words, but everyday practice.

At Shape, you’ll find the closeness of a local team with the strength of an international group.

Here, your work will matter - for our people, for our company, and for the industries we serve.

Find out more at: noratel.com