HR Manager

Turn2Partners is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for a direct hire opportunity with an established organization in Chicago, IL.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

This individual will serve as a trusted HR business partner to employees and senior leadership, managing complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and broader HR initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong, hands-on employee relations experience, including independently leading workplace investigations from initial complaint through resolution. This role requires someone who is confident navigating sensitive employee matters, advising leadership, and managing responsibilities independently while collaborating with a broader HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations from beginning to end, partnering with legal counsel when necessary.
• Serve as a trusted HR business partner to employees, managers, and senior leadership.
• Advise leadership on performance management, performance improvement plans (PIPs), terminations, and sensitive employee concerns.
• Support talent management, succession planning, employee retention, and professional development initiatives.
• Partner with internal teams on recruiting needs, job descriptions, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate employee training, performance evaluations, and HR programs.
• Provide guidance on employment policies, compliance, onboarding, and leave-related matters.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on organizational initiatives and process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant human resources experience, including employee relations and talent management.
• Demonstrated experience independently conducting complex workplace investigations from initiation through resolution.
• Strong background managing sensitive employee relations matters, performance issues, and difficult employee conversations.
• Experience advising senior leadership and partnering with legal counsel on employee-related matters.
• Hands-on experience with performance management, including PIPs and employee development.
• Broad HR business partner experience supporting employees and management.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, judgment, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams. xhqgsiq
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.