Human Resources Manager

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Manager

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$115,000

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About the role

Human Resources Manager

Company Overview: Our client is an established boutique professional services firm with a long-standing presence in the Chicago market. The organization provides highly specialized advisory services to a sophisticated client base and combines deep technical expertise with the personalized environment of a smaller firm. The firm is seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as its primary human resources leader and work directly with senior leadership on both strategic people matters and day-to-day HR operations.

Location, Compensation & Benefits:

Chicago, IL – Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote
Up to $115,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus
Standard 40 hour work-week.
Why This Opportunity
Serve as the primary HR leader for an established professional services organization
Work directly with senior leadership and become a trusted resource on employee and organizational matters
Own a broad HR function rather than being limited to one specialty or supporting a narrow portion of the employee lifecycle
Gain responsibility across employee relations, recruiting, benefits, HR systems, performance management, compensation, and compliance
Balance strategic HR partnership with hands-on execution and direct employee interaction
Have meaningful influence over workplace culture and the overall employee experience

Position Overview: The Human Resources Manager will serve as the firm's primary HR resource and partner directly with senior leadership while managing the everyday people-related needs of the organization. This is a broad, hands-on position requiring someone who is equally comfortable advising leadership on sensitive employee matters and personally executing core HR responsibilities. The Manager will have ownership across employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits administration, HR systems, compliance, onboarding and departures, performance management, and compensation-related processes. The ideal candidate enjoys working within a smaller professional environment where HR is highly visible, relationships matter, and the individual leading the function must exercise strong judgment while independently moving initiatives forward.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the central HR resource for employees and managers and provide practical guidance on workplace questions and people-related decisions
Advise leadership on employee situations requiring thoughtful interpretation of company practices and employment requirements
Address workplace concerns and conduct appropriate fact-finding when employee complaints, conduct issues, or other sensitive matters arise
Guide managers through performance challenges and help establish clear expectations, documentation, and appropriate next steps
Maintain HR practices that align with federal, state, and local employment requirements
Monitor developments affecting areas such as leave administration, accommodations, wage-and-hour requirements, and equal-employment practices
Manage recruiting activities from initial hiring need through candidate evaluation, interviews, offer development, and acceptance
Partner with managers to understand staffing priorities and develop effective approaches for attracting appropriate candidates
Coordinate new-hire integration to ensure employees receive the information, documentation, and resources needed to begin successfully
Manage employee departures and ensure required administrative and HR steps are completed consistently
Administer employee benefit programs and serve as the internal contact for benefit-related questions and enrollment matters
Coordinate with outside benefit providers and other HR vendors to resolve issues and maintain effective service
Maintain accurate employee information within the firm's HR technology platform and oversee routine system updates
Review employee data for completeness and resolve inconsistencies that could affect benefits, payroll, or other HR processes
Coordinate time-off activity with operations leadership to help maintain appropriate staffing coverage
Review timekeeping information before payroll processing and investigate discrepancies requiring correction
Coordinate the annual employee evaluation process and help managers prepare thoughtful, consistent performance feedback
Support leadership during annual compensation planning and help organize the information needed to make informed decisions
Identify opportunities to streamline administrative HR work, improve documentation, and create greater consistency across recurring processes
Maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling compensation, performance, employee relations, and other sensitive personnel information
Help reinforce a professional and collaborative workplace culture through consistent communication and employee support
Take ownership of additional HR initiatives as organizational needs evolve

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline required
Approximately 5+ years of progressively responsible human resources experience
Previous experience operating as an HR Generalist, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or similarly broad HR professional
Demonstrated ability to independently handle multiple areas of the HR function rather than specializing exclusively in one discipline
Strong employee-relations experience with the judgment necessary to navigate sensitive or confidential situations
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment requirements and their practical application in the workplace
Experience managing recruiting processes and partnering directly with hiring managers

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