For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. G&A Partners' client is currently seeking a Human Resources Manager to join its team in Chicago, IL.

• Serve as the senior HR advisor to leadership, offering guidance on organizational planning, talent strategy, and workforce
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Partner closely with an external HCM provider (iSolved, G&A Partners) to deliver best-in-class HR practices and scalable infrastructure.
• Lead and develop the internal HR team, overseeing full-cycle talent management including recruitment, onboarding, performance, and offboarding.
• Manage complex employee relations and advise leaders across retail, warehouse, and corporate teams supporting 1,000+ employees.
• Oversee risk management efforts, including workers’ compensation, safety compliance, and liability insurance programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance and executive stakeholders on benefits strategy, budgeting, and vendor.
• Design and implement training programs and professional development initiatives that support career growth and performance improvement.
• Maintain HR systems and ensure data integrity across employee records, HRIS, and support platforms (e.g., Zendesk).
• Drive employee engagement, communication, and change management efforts across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to optimize office and HR operational processes, improving efficiency and cross-departmental collaboration.
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• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (HR certification preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a management or senior-level role.
• Proficiency in HR systems and platforms such as HRIS, ATS, and ticketing tools like
• Proven success in leading HR teams and partnering with external HR or HCM providers (iSolved experience is preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and organizational development practices.
• Proven experience in automating and digitizing HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and incident
• Strong leadership and employee relations capabilities, with a track record of handling complex workplace issues.
• Demonstrated ability to align HR strategy with business goals and drive organizational
• Excellent communication, coaching, and collaboration
• Strong preference for candidates with experience supporting retail operations across multiple locations or states.

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Starting wage is

The starting range represents the low and high end of the G&A Partners’ range for this position. Actual wages will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of G&A’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include commissions, annual bonuses, and program specific rewards. In addition, G&A Partners provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending, ancillary benefits, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

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