Addison Group is hiring: Human Resources Manager in Chicago

Overview

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Base pay range: $110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Pay: $110,000- $120,000

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and parental leave

Notes: Addison Group provided pay range; your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years managing a team
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred but not required)
• Proven success building HR functions from scratch in a startup environment
• Experience in tech or manufacturing preferred
• Multi-state HR experience (currently operating in 7 states)
• Strong knowledge of HR systems (Namely, Workable, or similar tools)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment
• Immigration/visa experience (H-1B, OPT, F-1) is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Build and scale the U.S. HR function from the ground up.
• Own all HR operations including onboarding, compliance, payroll, benefits, and employee relations.
• Deploy core HR processes across sites, including talent management, workforce planning, compensation programs, and employee engagement.
• Develop and support succession planning initiatives, including identifying high-potential talent and supporting growth plans.
• Analyze workforce trends and metrics to inform business-aligned HR solutions.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws; collaborate with HR leadership and legal when needed.
• Provide coaching and support to managers on performance, development, and employee issues.
• Build strong relationships across teams to enhance workplace culture, engagement, and retention.
• Guide and interpret HR policies and procedures to both employees and leadership.
• Identify training and development needs across teams and support implementation.
• Support training evaluation and follow-up to ensure objectives are met.

Why choose Addison Group?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Administrative job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media

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