Human Resources Manager

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you're looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company's practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

The Human Resources Manager at Hanson is responsible for leading and executing HR strategies that support business objectives, workforce planning, and employee engagement across the organization. This role partners closely with leadership to drive talent initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a high-performance, value-driven culture. This is an in-office position. Candidates must be willing to work in our Springfield, downtown Chicago or Lisle, IL offices.

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with operational goals
• Support leaders through change management, restructuring, and growth initiatives

Employee Relations

• 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

Performance Management & Development

• Drive performance management processes by coaching managers on employee feedback, and performance improvement
• Identify training needs and support learning initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.

Compliance & HR Operations

• 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

Culture & Engagement

• 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

Qualifications

Required

• 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

Key Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Relationship Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Influence
• Change Management
• Confidentiality & Integrity

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 per year and is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• 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

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It's important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You'll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars

• Leadership training

• Lunch & learn development sessions

• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

• Mentorship opportunities

• Award-winning internship program

• Employee recognition

• And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO - EMPLOYER

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