Job Description

Job Location: Morton North - Morton, IL 61550,

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year,

The Human Resource Manager leads HR operations and develops Morton Industries' HR team, including the HR Business Partners and HR Specialist, ensuring consistent, responsive, and compliant people practices across the company's locations. As a trusted advisor to plant leadership, this role guides employee relations, performance management, policy application, and complex workplace matters while strengthening supervisor effectiveness and the employee experience.

This position supports Morton Industries' multi-site manufacturing operations, providing HR leadership to plants in multiple states. The role brings a consistent, company-wide approach to people practices while adapting to each location's workforce, shift structure, operational priorities, and applicable state and local requirements. Regular travel and on-site presence at Morton Industries locations are expected.

In partnership with the Director of People & Culture, the Human Resource Manager translates organizational priorities into practical people strategies that support workforce performance, operational success, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

HR Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and evaluate HR Business Partners and the HR Specialist, establishing clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability across locations.
• Set team priorities, balance workloads, monitor progress, and ensure timely, consistent HR support for employees and plant leadership.
• Provide constructive feedback, identify development opportunities, and strengthen the team's employee relations judgment and leadership capabilities.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent practices within the HR Business Partner team.
• Partner with the Director of People & Culture to implement departmental priorities and lead multi-location HR initiatives; provide hands-on support for critical issues as needed.

Employee Relations & Leadership Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for plant managers, supervisors, and HR Business Partners on complex employee relations and workplace matters.
• Oversee workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, performance improvement, employee separations, and unemployment matters, ensuring timely, objective, and confidential handling.
• Make final HR decisions on employee discipline and terminations within delegated authority; consult the Director of People & Culture or legal counsel on high-risk matters and decisions requiring additional approval.
• Coach plant leadership on effective communication, employee engagement, performance expectations, and employee accountability.
• Guide HR Business Partners and supervisors through performance reviews, coaching conversations, and challenging employee situations, promoting fair and consistent practices.
• Identify recurring workplace concerns and partner with leadership on proactive solutions that support a respectful, accountable culture aligned with Morton Industries' values.

HR Compliance & Policy Administration

• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across the locations served.
• Develop and maintain consistent HR policies, handbook provisions, procedures, and manager guidance in partnership with the Director of People & Culture, accounting for applicable state and local requirements.
• Guide complex Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) matters, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, and other leaves; coordinate with appropriate internal resources and consult leadership or counsel when needed.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation of investigations, employee relations matters, and employment decisions.
• Promote consistent policy interpretation and administration of attendance, corrective action, and related employee processes; escalate significant compliance concerns appropriately.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The Human Resource Manager is expected to demonstrate and promote Morton Industries' core values:

Integrity in Action. Demonstrates honesty, accountability, fairness, and sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality and upholding company policies and ethical standards.

Focused on Team Success. Builds strong relationships, supports collaboration, develops others, and works toward shared organizational goals.

Driven to Deliver. Takes ownership, follows through on commitments, and delivers timely, effective solutions for employees and operational leadership.

Consistent Progress. Seeks opportunities to strengthen HR practices, develops team capability, and supports positive organizational change.

Professional Authenticity. Communicates openly and respectfully, demonstrates professionalism, and builds trust through genuine, consistent interactions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly manages 3 HR Business Partners, with anticipated growth to 5, and the HR Specialist, supporting Morton Industries locations across states. Responsible for team performance, development, workload, priorities, and accountability for consistent HR service.

WORK CONDITIONS

This full-time position operates in professional office and manufacturing environments. The schedule generally follows normal business hours, with flexibility to support multiple shifts, critical employee relations matters, and operational needs. Periodic travel among Morton Industries locations and plant-floor presence are required.

Work involves regular communication with employees and leaders; sitting, standing, walking, and using a computer and office equipment; and movement through production areas. Manufacturing conditions may include noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn when required.

The essential functions of this position may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description summarizes the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Morton Industries reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and requirements based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Morton Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Five or more years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership or multi-site responsibilities, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and employment policy interpretation.
• Prior experience leading, coaching, or developing HR professionals strongly preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-location environment preferred.
• Professional HR certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of federal employment law and applicable state and local requirements across the locations served.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Ability to build trust and productive relationships with employees, supervisors, and senior leadership.
• Sound judgment in sensitive employee matters, with professionalism, fairness, confidentiality, and appropriate escalation.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate organizational priorities into practical HR solutions and manage competing demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze workforce trends, wage data, and HR metrics and recommend improvements.
• Proficiency with HR information systems, preferably Paycom, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.