Manager Human Resources (Elk Grove Village)

About the Role

Join us and be part of a legacy built to last at Klein Tools, where curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year.

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager who is passionate about people, workplace safety, and creating a positive employee experience. This role will build strong relationships, foster trust, and partner with leaders to create a safe, productive, and engaged work environment while driving meaningful business results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee labor relations and contract administration responsibilities for the facility, including facilitating a partnership with the union bargaining committee, participating in contract negotiations, and administering grievances.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment where employee needs are exceeded and leaders are supported.
• Provide direction and guidance to local management and employees on Human Resource activities, including labor relations, employee activities, attendance, disability, records management, job bid/hiring process, and policy and procedures.
• Conduct interviews and oversee the recruiting process for the facility to hire qualified individuals in open positions.
• Coordinate the plant safety programs, including chairing the safety committee, conducting safety training, advising management of all plant safety policies and OSHA standards, and recommending necessary compliance actions.
• Review, guide, and administer employee disciplinary actions and involuntary termination procedures.
• Conduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Manage the Administrative Assistant function, including hiring/firing, preparing performance reviews, training and instructing, and managing workflow.
• Manage the on-boarding process for all local hires, including reviewing and approving background checks, collecting documentation, conducting new employee orientation presentations, I-9 compliance, new employee announcements, and ensuring all new employees complete key training and policy acknowledgments.
• Oversee processing of payroll for the facility, including auditing payroll records and answering and processing payroll inquiries such as court-ordered child support deductions and garnishments.
• Support employees through all phases of benefit enrollment, provide assistance with benefit issues and questions, and escalate to the Benefits Manager as needed.
• Coordinate all workers’ compensation and unemployment claims processing and interface with third-party administrators, outside legal counsel, and respective state agencies. Maintain OSHA and Workers' Compensation (WC) files and logs.
• Identify training and development needs and assist in the delivery and implementation of programs to meet the needs of the plant.
• Oversee the performance management process at the local level. Review all performance reviews and provide recommendations to managers and supervisors for handling employee performance feedback.
• Manage leave of absences for employees, including interfacing with a third-party vendor to administer Short-Term Disability (STD), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Workers' Compensation, and oversee Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other unpaid leaves.
• Ensure personnel records are maintained; maintain the Human Resource Information System in compliance with Company policy and government agencies, and ensure the system of record is up-to-date.
• Perform all other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of Human Resources experience working in a generalist or management role is required.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing or unionized environment is preferred.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills, and a positive yet determined attitude.
• Must possess strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel. Experience with Dayforce HCM is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle a high degree of confidential and sensitive information and work with all levels within the organization.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay

This role has an annual salary range of $80,000-$100,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance