Business Human Resources Manager (Contract)

Job Title: Business Human Resources Manager

Location: Abbott Park, IL

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Pay Rate: $50/hour

Employment Type: W-2 Contract

Position Summary

Executes the delivery of employee relations services to provide a single point of contact for efficiently delivering expert-level support across multiple businesses and/or countries. Responsible for both proactive and responsive approaches to ER issues to support a positive workplace environment. Ensures full compliance with applicable country laws, regulations, company policies, and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultative and problem-solving services to managers, employees, and HR partners.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead investigations into employee relations issues and ensure proper resolution.
• Maintain accurate, confidential ER data in both system and paper files.
• Deliver services in accordance with the Employee Relations Service Level Agreement.
• Define, lead, and manage employee relations projects independently.
• Provide training related to ER policies and practices to business units.
• Resolve ER cases independently, escalating only the most complex situations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on a wide range of ER policies and procedures.
• Partner with business leaders to develop solutions balancing legal, business, and employee needs.
• Identify critical factors in complex cases, recommend action plans, and evaluate alternatives.
• Apply project management tools to organize ER initiatives, manage risks, and plan contingencies.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Employee Relations, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in employee relations or HR
• Strong knowledge of HR regulations, policies, and procedures
• Proven ability to handle complex ER issues and investigations
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and interpersonal skill
• Experience working across diverse teams or international environments is a plus