HR Manager/Senior Human Resources Manager

Job Title:  Human Resources Manager
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact in a rapidly evolving workplace? We’re seeking a motivated Human Resources Manager to be the strategic backbone of our HR team in our Chicago station.

This is your opportunity to build a culture where employees can thrive and grow.

You’ll shape policies, champion development, and partner with our leaders to align HR strategies with business goals.

Bring your experience, insight, and passion to drive progressive HR practices, engage employees, and foster an inclusive environment.

With a role that combines hands-on HR management and strategic influence, you’ll play a vital part in creating an exceptional workplace experience.

As the Human Resources Manager, you will have a primary focus on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, talent management, and driving engagement and retention initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:



* Drive Core HR Initiatives: Oversee the implementation of key HR functions, including employment, employee relations, labor relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and workforce planning within one of DGF’s largest operations.


* Collaborate for Strategic Impact: Partner with the Area HR Director to create forward-thinking HR solutions that align with our Area strategy and support our business goals.


* Trusted HR Advisor: Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to leaders at multiple levels, addressing both tactical and strategic HR issues to support business growth, transformation, and organizational capability-building.


* Ensure Policy Consistency: Promote fair and consistent application of company-wide employee and labor relations policies.

Provide guidance to managers and employees to resolve employee relations matters effectively and professionally.


* Foster High-Performance Culture: Partner with the Area HR Director to craft and implement HR policies that drive high performance and talent retention, fostering a culture of excellence.


* Lead Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: Manage staffing efforts for both exempt and non-exempt roles, supporting managers with sourcing, interviewing, offering, and onboarding top candidates.


* Drive Succession Planning: Lead succession planning initiatives, identifying talent gaps and development needs to mitigate risk and strengthen the leadership pipeline.


* Champion Leadership Development: Promote continuous leadership growth by identifying and delivering relevant training opportunities.


* Enhance Employee Engagement: Monitor and support programs that encourage active, engaged leadership and foster a positive employee experience.

Skills / Qualifications:



* Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Admin, or related field


* Minimum of 7-10 years in an HR Generalist role with experience in labor relations and employee relations in a fast-p...