Human Resources Manager

Company: Illinois Tool Works
Location: Lincolnshire
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

Are you an HR professional passionate about fostering a positive work culture and driving performance across the organization? EH Wachs, an ITW Company, is seeking a dynamic HR Manager to join our team. This onsite position is located at our facility in Lincolnshire, IL. In this role, you will provide day-to-day HR leadership and support for approximately 100 employees across the United States and Canada. You will lead traditional HR functions such as talent acquisition and employee relations, while also partnering with department leaders to enhance employee engagement, manage change, and implement organizational development strategies. If youre seeking a role where your contributions directly shape our businesss success, this may be the position you have been seeking. How you will make an impact Workforce Capability Building Lead end-to-end talent acquisition and onboarding to ensure seamless integration of both permanent and contingent workforce. Provide collaborative partnership to divisional leaders on career progression, performance optimization, and talent development to foster a high-performing workforce and execute organizational talent strategy. Deliver compliance and capability-building training programs to promote a respectful, skilled, and resilient organizational culture. Oversee performance and recognition frameworks to drive accountability, engagement, and retention. Employee Experience & Engagement Champion a culture of inclusion by promoting respect for diverse perspectives and fostering a welcoming workplace environment. Evaluate employee engagement metrics and collaborate on targeted action plans to enhance organizational effectiveness and morale. Maintain alignment and consistency in the application and communication of HR policies across the organization. Collaborate with leadership to proactively identify workforce challenges and implement customized HR solutions that drive performance. Drive initiatives that strengthen an inclusive workplace culture, promote positive employee relations, and foster a sense of belonging for all team members. Manage enterprise-wide HR initiatives, including benefits enrollment and wellness programs, to enhance employee experience and organizational well-being. People Operations & Governance Design and execute HR policy frameworks aligned with federal and state regulations to ensure legal compliance and operational consistency. Manage core HR functions including payroll administration, HRIS data integrity, and leave management programs including FMLA, LOA, and Workers’ Compensation. Support workplace safety initiatives and contribute to incident investigations to promote a secure and compliant work environment. Leverage digital tools and systems to optimize HR operations and enhance process efficiency. What you need to do to be successful in this role Influence Without Authority - Confident, assertive and diplomatic, manages conflict and change effectively, and can tactfully offer alternative solutions. Proven ability to influence teams and manage projects without reporting authority. Exhibits natural leadership and coaching abilities to drive success. Prioritize Effectively - Prioritization that aligns with business objectives. Exhibits high motivation, personal accountability, is well-organized and demonstrates effective time management while managing multiple priorities. Cross Functional Communication - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated positive attitude. Ability to establish productive relationships, collaborate, and effectively communicate with business partners and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Ability to resolve issues and lead through challenging situations. Cultivate Curiosity - Have a curious mindset and a strong desire for continuous learning, particularly regarding business processes and their influence on organizational outcomes. Self-Starting Initiative - Be an aggressive self-starter with the capacity to independently lead and execute projects with minimal direction. Adaptability - Must be able to adjust to a changing work environment, competing demands and deadlines, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events with tact and poise. Presentation Skills - Strong presentation skills with the ability to facilitate in front of groups with clear and impactful messaging. Attention to Detail - Be detail-oriented with robust problem-solving abilities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other relevant field and a minimum of 5-7 years of HR Generalist experience required. Professional HR Certification is preferred. Demonstrated experience in managing a range of employee relations issues and change management initiatives, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Experience administering FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, and other leave of absence or accommodation requests. Prior experience in the following functional areas: recruiting, performance management, employee relations, interpreting and applying employment laws and policies, employee engagement process improvement, and compensation and benefits. Strong computer skills, with emphasis on proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, and Outlook are required. Workday and Dayforce experience desired. 10% travel required Work environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most time will be spent in an office environment. Occasionally the employee may be required to spend time on the manufacturing floor. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Work is normally performed in an office environment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to type, finger, handle, control, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Compensation Information: The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 – 110,000 annually. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

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