HR Manager Manufacturing Operations

HR Manager - Manufacturing Operations Cozzini LLC Cozzini Elk Grove Village, IL Description Are you an HR leader who loves the energy of a manufacturing environment? Do you thrive in a visible role where you can champion culture on the plant floor while keeping complex administrative and compliance wheels turning flawlessly? Cozzini, LLC is looking for an HR Manager to run the human resources function for our manufacturing facility. This is a standalone, full-impact role. You will act as the vital bridge between our local team, facility leadership, and corporate HR initiatives—ensuring we attract, retain, and develop the best talent in the industry.

What You'll Do Day-to-Day:

Build the

Team:

Own full-cycle recruiting for everything from specialized engineers to hourly production staff. You'll manage the funnel from sourcing and onboarding to managing our staffing agency partnerships. Champion the

Culture:

Act as the primary coach and advisor for managers and employees alike. You'll handle employee relations, guide the performance management process, and develop strategies to keep engagement and retention high. Manage the

Fundamentals:

Keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes. You will manage benefits administration, process payroll, audit timekeeping records, and keep our HRIS data perfectly updated. Protect the

Workplace:

Partner with operations to support facility safety programs, manage compliance with labor laws, and lead the rollout of corporate policies, training modules, and HR audits.

What We're Looking For:

Manufacturing Expertise:

Solid, hands-on HR management experience specifically within a manufacturing or industrial environment. You understand the unique dynamics of an hourly vs. salaried workforce.

Full-Stack HR Capabilities:

Equally comfortable resolving a complex employee relations issue, pulling data metrics for a corporate report, or running a flawless payroll cycle.

Communication & Presence:

Exceptional interpersonal skills. You are just as effective connecting with a welder on the shop floor as you are presenting metrics to executive leadership. Cozzini, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Benefits:

Health insurance Health Savings Account w/ ER contribution Flexible Spending Account w/ ER contribution Dental Insurance Company Paid Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Life insurance Paid holidays Paid time off 401k Vision insurance Principals Only Please Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field 6-8 years of progressive HR experience supporting internal employees and leadership teams Minimum of 4 years of HR leadership experience within a manufacturing environment Experience recruiting skilled manufacturing and technical employees Benefits administration experience Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices, including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and related regulations Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working within union environments or supporting positive union-free workplaces Experience with

ERP/HRIS

systems such as SAP, Oracle, ADP, or similar platforms Familiarity with production labor tracking and payroll processes Bilingual Spanish preferred Salary Description 85-120k before bonus