Human Resource Associate Jobs in Naperville, IL (NOW HIRING)

Mittera is looking for a Human Resources Manager to join our team! The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, leave and worker’s compensation, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the Business Unit’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Act as a liaison between corporate and the Business Unit.
• Oversees the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for production and administrative roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Prepare internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, policies, or company updates.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Assists in keeping facility OSHA compliant.
• This is not a remote position; an ideal candidate will need to be on site during their shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Ability to establish strong partnerships with functional and business leaders to develop and execute on long and short-term HR strategies that directly support the Business Unit.
• Ability to read/interpret state and federal statutes as related to employment law.
• Ability to keep up with a fast-paced environment.
• Self-autonomy/self-motivation is key for this role.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum Associates Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of two years of human resource management experience preferred.
• PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP highly desired.
• Previous HR experience in manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.