Human Resources Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Human Resources Manager to join their team in Rosemont, IL. You will play a crucial role in managing key human resources functions for the organization. This includes overseeing employee relations, compliance with employment laws, and managing benefits and payroll functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of multi-state regulations. Competitive Salary and Benefits Package (PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Life Insurance) are offered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and manage a small HR and payroll team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective performance and professional growth.
• Employee Relations: Handle complex employee relations issues, including conducting sensitive investigations, interviews, and composing detailed investigation summaries. Advise leaders on employee misconduct, performance issues, and policy violations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain comprehensive knowledge of employment law, including multi-state regulations, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other relevant laws. Ensure compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) requirements.
• Payroll Management: Oversee and manage the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with applicable regulations. Manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with all payroll regulations.
• Benefits Oversight: Administer employee benefits programs and ensure accurate administration of leave requests and accommodations, including short-term and long-term disability plans.
• HRIS Management: Utilize Paycom HRIS for managing HR functions and data. Maintain and update employee records and ensure data accuracy.
• Training and Development: Develop and implement HR training programs. Train and mentor HR and payroll staff, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge required for their roles.
• Policy Development: Advise on policy development and implementation, ensuring policies are in alignment with legal requirements and organizational goals.
• Communication and Collaboration: Partner with managers and leaders to address HR-related issues, provide updates, and facilitate accommodations. Maintain effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of HR experience, with a proven track record in managing HR functions and leading a small team. Experience in a multi-state environment is required.
• Extensive experience with employee relations, leave of absence management, ADA accommodations, benefits administration, and payroll oversight.
• Experience with Paycom HRIS preferred. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law, including FMLA, ADA, ACA, BLS, and other relevant regulations.
• Experience in conducting sensitive employee investigations, including interviews, internal system reviews, and composing investigation summaries.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a small team effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.