Human Resources Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Job ID: 528509
Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure is searching for a strategic and results oriented Area HR Manager to strengthen our business by maximizing human capital. Reporting directly to the Regional HR Director in this critical role you will act as a trusted advisor and business partner to your Area General Manager, ensuring we have the right talent in place at each of our plant locations while driving engagement and career development for our team members. This position provides HR leadership and support to employee populations in Kalamazoo, MI, Elgin, IL, Romeoville, IL, and Lombard, IL. As a key contributor to our People strategy, you will utilize business acumen to drive staffing decisions which directly improve our bottom line. Additionally, you will counsel leaders as a trusted advisor on performance management and employee relations matters. We are a fast-paced, growing organization where those that are highly motivated and driven to results will have significant opportunity to succeed and advance in the HR function.

Travel: Approximately 40% travel across the supported locations to build strong relationships with leaders and employees. While regular day travel within the region is expected, overnight travel is anticipated primarily for visits to the Kalamazoo, MI location.

Job Location

This position will be located at our plant in Elgin, IL or Romeoville, IL.

Job Responsibilities

- Lead and participate in key projects to drive HR strategies and improve our business that align to business strategic imperatives
- Ensure 100% compliance through consistent application and integration of policies, procedures and best practices
- Influence and communicate with all levels of the organization, from Production team members to Senior Leadership
- Serve as a coach to Area General Managers and Front-Line Leaders
- Ensure employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved
- Promote a positive work culture by driving team engagement initiatives and employee advocacy
- Lead key HR processes including compensation, merit and bonus planning
- Facilitate talent reviews and performance management processes using contemporary tools & processes
- Work collaboratively with Union leadership (where applicable) to maintain positive relations
- Responsible for compensation planning, including annual merit & bonus process

Job Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or a related field
- 3+ years in Human Resources Business Partner or Management role
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
- Results oriented
- Fact-Based decision making
- Coach & Developer of others
- Effective Communicator
- Project Management
- Business acumen
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Team Builder
- Ability to work in ambiguity

Compensation

- Target Salary ranges from $100,000-$115,000
- Yearly target bonus is 10%
- 401k plan
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.