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Beacon Hill is excited to partner with a reputable organization in Chicago in hiring a Human Resources Manager to start immediately. This role leads employee relations initiatives, conducts workplace investigations, advises leaders on employment law matters, and supports organizational goals through proactive risk management and employee engagement strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Employee Relations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and practices.
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Lead the development and delivery of training programs on respectful workplace conduct, anti-harassment, and effective communication.
- Analyze employee relations trends to identify areas for improvement and recommend proactive solutions.
Investigations
- Conduct thorough, timely, and impartial investigations into complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, or policy violations.
- Document findings, prepare detailed investigative reports, and recommend appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership to ensure investigations meet regulatory and ethical standards.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity throughout the investigative process.
Employment Law & Compliance
- Serve as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Monitor legislative changes and ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant.
- Partner with Legal to mitigate employment-related risks and respond to government inquiries or audits.
- Support compliance programs such as EEO, ADA, FMLA, wage and hour, and workplace safety.
Policy Development & Risk Management
- Review, update, and interpret HR policies to ensure alignment with legal standards and organizational culture.
- Manage documentation and reporting related to employee relations and legal compliance.
- Develop strategies to minimize legal exposure and foster a culture of accountability and respect.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner cross-functionally with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development teams.
- Build trusted relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives through equitable policy enforcement and inclusive practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or JD preferred).
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on employee relations and employment law.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state labor and employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.).
- Proven experience conducting complex workplace investigations.
- Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.
Key Competencies:
- Integrity and sound judgment
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
- Critical thinking and risk assessment
- Influencing and coaching skills
- Strong written documentation and reporting ability
Benefits: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
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