Human Resource Manager

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.