About the Role: The HR Manager is a human resources leader responsible for overseeing core HR operations, talent management, employee relations, and HR compliance within a dynamic organization. This role supports busines…
Human Resources · Chicago, IL
HR Manager jobs in Chicago, IL
HR managers oversee the people side of a company, from hiring and onboarding to benefits, performance, and employee relations. They balance business needs with employment law and a workable culture.
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$34–$78/hr
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$108k
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authorization is required ~Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant experience ~ At least 5 years of client or account management experience, preferably for software ~ Previous Account Management and/or Customer…
Description Job Description A busy medical practice with 3 doctors is looking for an detailed oriented, multi-tasking Human Resources Manager for a staff of 20 employees. PLEASE DO NOT CALL AND WE DO NOT WANT TO BE CONTA…
$75k - $80k
~ Lead bimonthly administrative staff meetings. ~ Serve as staff liaison totheABFBoardExecutive CompensationCommittee. ~ Manage HR vendor relationships, invoices,and budget. Organizational Culture(20%) In addition to adv…
Job Description Job Description Digital marketing agency is looking for a HR Professional with 7-10 years experience. This HR professional will act as a liaison between the 75 employees and the executive team. \nCompany…
Director of Operations / Executive Leadership Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, compliance-driven HR Operations & Compliance Manager to structure, elevate, and lead our Human Resources division. Our organization…
$100k - $124k
HR Manager Komatsu Chicago, IL - Onsite OR Milwaukee, WI - Onsite (2 days in Chicago, IL per week) Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big! Job Overview The Human Resources Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the s…
$125k - $135k
to and from Ogilvy Transportation, Millennium Park and Union Station is provided for Chicago area employees. Summary The HR Manager serves as a strategic business partner to the Sales organizations across the U.S. and Ca…
$115k - $145k
experience to the first day to a compensation review, because those details are what make people stay. About the role The Senior HR Manager owns the day-to-day people operations for our US business and partners closely w…
$142.6k - $261.5k
solutions for business decision-making. As a ServiceNow Consulting Manager you’ll play a leading role in that mission, providing the... ...Employee Slate, and how they can improve employee self-service, HR case resolutio…
$85k - $120k
SUMMARY: The Corporate Human Resources Manager serves as the primary HR business partner for the corporate headquarters population while also acting as a resource and mentor to HR teams across Newly Weds Foods manufactur…
the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring a Regional HR Manager at Canonical to support our AMER region. With colleagues across 75+ countries, we r…
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What hr managers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$44 | $70k–$92k |
| Mid level | $44–$60 | $92k–$124k |
| Senior | $57–$78 | $119k–$162k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Employee relationsEmployment law compliancePerformance managementBenefits and compensationHRIS (Workday, BambooHR)Conflict resolutionPolicy developmentCoaching managersDiscretion
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Tell me about a difficult employee relations issue you handled.
Choose a case you can discuss without identifying anyone. Show a fair process: investigation, documentation, consistent application of policy, and a resolution.
How do you coach a manager who is struggling with their team?
Describe diagnosing before advising — observing, gathering feedback — then giving the manager concrete behaviors to change and following up on progress.
How do you stay compliant across changing employment laws?
Name your sources, such as SHRM updates and employment counsel, and give an example of a policy you updated in response to a legal change.
Walk me through how you would handle a termination.
Show the full arc: documented performance process first, legal review where needed, a respectful conversation, and clean logistics for pay and access.
How do you measure whether HR is working?
Point to metrics like regretted attrition, time to fill, engagement trends, and completed performance cycles, tied back to business outcomes.
Tell me about a policy or program you built from scratch.
Explain the problem it solved, how you got leadership and employees on board, and what changed after rollout.
How do you handle a complaint about a senior leader?
Emphasize taking it seriously regardless of rank: proper investigation, involving counsel or the board if warranted, and protecting the reporter from retaliation.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hr managers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the population you supported: headcount, locations, and whether the workforce was hourly, salaried, or mixed.
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Quantify people outcomes, such as reduced turnover or shortened time to fill, with the baseline you started from.
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Name the employment law areas you have handled directly, like FMLA, ADA accommodations, or wage-and-hour issues.
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Include one program you built end to end — onboarding, review cycles, benefits renewal — with its adoption or result.
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List SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR credentials near the top; many HR postings screen for them.
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Typical progression
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HR Generalist
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HR Manager
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Senior HR Manager
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HR Director
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