Job DescriptionThe HR Business Partner will report to the Director, HR for Retirement & Wealth. This role is responsible for acting... ...areas of HR. Demonstrates a high degree of business acumen, HR management of non-e…
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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you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.What does a Talent Manager do at WPP Production?This role is responsible for talent estimates, contracts, p…
keeping mail, document services, and office support activities running smoothly. The person in this role will work independently, manage multiple requests throughout the day, and serve as a trusted point of contact for e…
given to local candidates.#LI-EV1QualificationsRequired Qualifications Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructureCompetency of Microsoft Office products and communication toolsEx…
$113.4k - $170.2k
day.Your OpportunityWe are in pursuit of an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our passionate, collaborative, and results... ...relationships with internal client groups, including employees, managers, and se…
$190k - $225k
About JLLWe’re JLL, a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real... ...fundamental reimagining of JLL.What the job involves:The Senior Director H…
Organization Change Manager - Chemicals & Natural Resources industryWe AreAccenture’s Talent Reinvention Partner and we’re helping clients... ...change with confidence. Our team is at the forefront of talent, HR, and org…
Boka Restaurant Group is currently seeking a bilingual (Spanish) HR People Manager! This role will be fully on-site at the Chicago Athletic Association. General Description: As the Human Resources People Manager, you wil…
Ballyhoo Hospitality is looking for a Human Resources Manager to join our Corporate team. About Ballyhoo Hospitality: Founded in... ...experienced and proactive Human Resources Manager to support our HR operations and te…
$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…
$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…
$110k - $145k
Director of Human Resources to join our dynamic Not-for-Profit (NFP) HR division, serving mission-driven organizations that create real... ..., and advance organizational priorities. Client-Facing HR Management Serve as…
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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 Manager
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Senior HR Manager
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HR Director
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