Corporate Human Resouce Manager in Chicago (IL)

PROMAN Staffing is happy to partner with our food manufacturing client to source and hire a Corporate Human Resources Manager to join their team. This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity based at the company's corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL. 

This leadership role serves as the primary HR business partner for the corporate office while providing guidance and support to HR teams across multiple manufacturing locations. The ideal candidate will bring strong employee relations expertise, leadership experience, and a passion for building a positive workplace culture. 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for corporate employees and leaders. 

• Lead employee relations initiatives, investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation. 

• Drive employee engagement, recognition, retention, and culture-building programs. 

• Oversee corporate talent acquisition and partner with hiring managers on workforce planning strategies. 

• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives. 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. 

• Manage compensation administration, annual merit programs, and organizational changes. 

• Partner with Payroll, Benefits, and other HR functions to deliver exceptional employee support. 

• Lead and develop a corporate HR team while mentoring HR professionals across manufacturing facilities. 

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience. 

• Strong experience handling employee relations matters and workplace investigations. 

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within HR. 

• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices. 

• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills. 

Preferred:

• Bilingual English/Spanish. 

• Manufacturing or food manufacturing experience. 

• Multi-site HR support experience. 

• Experience with employee engagement and talent development programs. 

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.