Human Resources Manager

Brindley Engineering Corporation

HR Manager driving HR strategies to shape positive workplace culture in a fast-growing engineering consulting firm. Overseeing onboarding, employee relations, payroll, and benefits administration.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeLisle • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop & implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy
Work closely with senior management to understand and address organizational needs
Stay informed on labor laws and regulations, adapting policies accordingly
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by promoting open communication and addressing employee concerns
Mediate and resolve employee conflicts, ensuring a harmonious workplace
Manage employee relations including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling
Manage, oversee, and improve existing performance evaluation processes to ensure alignment with company goals
Provide guidance on performance improvement plans and professional development
Take custody of new hire relationships from the in-house recruiting function and lead data gathering efforts
Collaborate with department heads to develop an onboarding schedule to transition the resource from “new hire” to “productive contributor”
Identify training needs and coordinate the development of training programs
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation
Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plan, and other benefits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Proven experience as an HR Manager in a mid-sized company, preferably in a professional services industry
Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations
Experience in gathering and analyzing data to drive decision making
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Company paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Compensatory time off
Paid time off (PTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR strategiesperformance evaluation processespayroll processingemployee benefits managementdata analysisconflict resolutiongrievance handlingonboarding programstraining program developmentlabor laws compliance

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsconfidentialityproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillscollaborationadaptabilitymediationemployee relations

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's degree in Business Administration