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.