Talent Acquisition Team
Posted Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Position: Human Resource Manager Starting Pay: $ 80K -100K DOE
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.
Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help built a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
The Herff Jones Human Resources team is looking for a Human Resources Manager to join our HJ Family in Arcola, IL.
Here’s How You Will Make an Impact:
Meet with leaders regularly to gain an understanding of their business priorities, strategies and talent
Partner with leadership to design and implement organizational structures and people strategies that drive key company initiatives while increasing business performance and productivity
Advise and assist business partners with ongoing talent management and succession planning strategies
Provide coaching and consultation to leaders on employee relations practices necessary to maintain a positive employment relationship and promote a high level of employee engagement and commitment
Assist leaders with performance management processes and development of their employees.
Act as the liaison for workers compensation for all of Herff Jones.
Partner with workers comp insurance carrier
Provide employee relations and conducts investigations, as needed
Serve as a strategic business partner to the plant leadership team
Provide guidance and recommendations to the plant leadership team on topics such as compensation strategy, workforce planning, engagement, and talent/recruitment strategy
Coach, lead and develop 1-2 direct reports
Partner with other HR Managers in other plant locations to implement best practices
What You Will Do On A Daily Basis:
Act as the frontline employee relations support for the plant, conducting thorough investigations as needed
Support the plant leadership team in strategic human capital decisions and activities
Conduct training as necessary (harassment, leadership), and partner with 3rd party vendors for external training opportunities (safety)
Support oversight and direction for workplace safety, leveraging any knowledge and experience with OSHA
Support all workers compensation and workplace injury reporting
Support all employee events (recognition, annual celebrations) as needed
Change agent – communication of changes in org, policy, etc.
Attend staff meetings and 1x1’s with business partners
Partner with subject matter experts in Human Resources
Has personal ownership for key HR metrics (recruitment, development, retention, etc.)
What You Will Bring the Table:
Demonstrated understanding of core HR competencies – Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Recruiting and Retention, Talent Management and Organizational Development, Performance Management, Compliance, EHS & Risk Management, Change Management
Superior problem solving abilities, solid judgment, and influencing skills
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
High level of initiative and attention to detail
Proven ability to influence leaders at various levels in any organization
Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities and workload requirements
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Office suite skills
Proven ability to administer and report on OSHA requirements
Previous success serving as HR support for a mid-size manufacturing or supply chain industry a must
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related areas
Must have 5 plus years of HR Management experience in a manufacturing or related industry
Must be bilingual in Spanish is required
HR certifications is strongly preferred
Physical Activities: Daily activity includes but is not limited to:
Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer .
Be able to regularly lift/move up to 25 lbs.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES About Herff Jones: Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long‑term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com .
Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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Position: Human Resource Manager Starting Pay: $ 80K -100K DOE
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.
Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help built a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
The Herff Jones Human Resources team is looking for a Human Resources Manager to join our HJ Family in Arcola, IL.
Here’s How You Will Make an Impact:
Meet with leaders regularly to gain an understanding of their business priorities, strategies and talent
Partner with leadership to design and implement organizational structures and people strategies that drive key company initiatives while increasing business performance and productivity
Advise and assist business partners with ongoing talent management and succession planning strategies
Provide coaching and consultation to leaders on employee relations practices necessary to maintain a positive employment relationship and promote a high level of employee engagement and commitment
Assist leaders with performance management processes and development of their employees.
Act as the liaison for workers compensation for all of Herff Jones.
Partner with workers comp insurance carrier
Provide employee relations and conducts investigations, as needed
Serve as a strategic business partner to the plant leadership team
Provide guidance and recommendations to the plant leadership team on topics such as compensation strategy, workforce planning, engagement, and talent/recruitment strategy
Coach, lead and develop 1-2 direct reports
Partner with other HR Managers in other plant locations to implement best practices
What You Will Do On A Daily Basis:
Act as the frontline employee relations support for the plant, conducting thorough investigations as needed
Support the plant leadership team in strategic human capital decisions and activities
Conduct training as necessary (harassment, leadership), and partner with 3rd party vendors for external training opportunities (safety)
Support oversight and direction for workplace safety, leveraging any knowledge and experience with OSHA
Support all workers compensation and workplace injury reporting
Support all employee events (recognition, annual celebrations) as needed
Change agent – communication of changes in org, policy, etc.
Attend staff meetings and 1x1’s with business partners
Partner with subject matter experts in Human Resources
Has personal ownership for key HR metrics (recruitment, development, retention, etc.)
What You Will Bring the Table:
Demonstrated understanding of core HR competencies – Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Recruiting and Retention, Talent Management and Organizational Development, Performance Management, Compliance, EHS & Risk Management, Change Management
Superior problem solving abilities, solid judgment, and influencing skills
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
High level of initiative and attention to detail
Proven ability to influence leaders at various levels in any organization
Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities and workload requirements
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Office suite skills
Proven ability to administer and report on OSHA requirements
Previous success serving as HR support for a mid-size manufacturing or supply chain industry a must
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related areas
Must have 5 plus years of HR Management experience in a manufacturing or related industry
Must be bilingual in Spanish is required
HR certifications is strongly preferred
Physical Activities: Daily activity includes but is not limited to:
Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer .
Be able to regularly lift/move up to 25 lbs.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES About Herff Jones: Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long‑term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com .
Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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