Human Resources Manager

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

Human Resources Manager leading HR strategies and initiatives at engineering and consulting firm. Supporting leaders, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with employment laws in a progressive work environment.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeSpringfield • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with operational goals
Support leaders through change management, restructuring, and growth initiatives
Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace issues
Investigate and resolve employee relations concerns in a timely and fair manner
Promote a culture of accountability, inclusion, and engagement
Drive performance management processes by coaching managers on employee feedback, and performance improvement
Identify training needs and support learning initiatives
Partner with HR leadership on compensation planning and market alignment
Support annual merit, bonus, and review cycles
Manage escalated benefit-related questions and partner with insurance plan brokers to develop and maintain benefit plans
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data (Workday)
Support audits, reporting, and policy development
Support employee engagement initiatives and company-wide programs
Reinforce Hanson’s core values and culture across all business units
Monitor engagement trends and recommend actionable improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
10+ years of progressive HR experience
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Experience supporting multi-site or field-based workforce environments
Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with leadership
Preferred SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
Experience in engineering, construction, or professional services industry
Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsperformance managementchange managementtraining needs assessmentcompensation planningHRIS data managementauditingpolicy developmentemployee engagement

Soft Skills

strategic partnershipinfluencecoachingtrust advisoraccountabilityinclusionengagementcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR