Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing · 8 people
Human Resources Manager - Transportation & Industrial Operations
Posted 17 Oct
What’s this role about? The Human Resources Manager will oversee HR operations including hiring, employee relations, and workplace investigations for transportation and industrial departments. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with Illinois and federal employment laws while managing payroll, safety documentation, and workers' compensation.
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Company
About K & S Tire Recycling, Inc. K & S Tire Recycling, Inc. is the largest independent tire recycler in the Midwest. We offer Key Solutions for Tire Recycling to thousands of companies throughout the automotive industry. We also work with governmental agencies and local communities to provide environmental clean-up services. Our Mission from inception has been “Preserving the Environment, One Tire at a Time”. As partners in the auto industry, we look to work with our customers to help them keep their bottom line low while keeping scrap tires out of our streets and alleys, forests and waterways. Tires take centuries to break down therefore their effect on the environment is long lasting. It is important to us and our customers to preserve the environment for the future generations.
K & S Tire Recycling, Inc.
Preserving the Environment, One Tire at A Time
Responsibilities
- K&S Tire Recycling is seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Manager to oversee HR operations for our transportation, warehouse, and industrial recycling departments.
- The ideal candidate is a confident HR professional with strong employee relations, Illinois employment law, workplace investigations, and compliance experience.
- Manage hiring, onboarding, employee relations, discipline, and terminations.
- Conduct workplace investigations and maintain accurate documentation.
- Ensure compliance with Illinois and federal employment laws.
- Oversee employee files, handbook policies, and performance management.
- Coordinate DOT/FMCSA driver documentation and safety compliance.
- Review payroll, compensation agreements, attendance, and wage practices.
- Manage workers' compensation administration and employee claims.
- Partner with management to improve accountability and employee retention.
Qualification
- Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience.
- Experience in transportation, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial operations.
- Strong knowledge of Illinois employment laws and HR compliance.
- Proven experience handling investigations, discipline, and terminations.
- Strong organizational, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Preferred: SHRM/PHR certification, Paychex experience, DOT/FMCSA knowledge, and bilingual English/Spanish skills.
- K&S Tire Recycling is a growing tire recycling company serving customers throughout the Midwest. Our operation keeps millions of pounds of tires and recyclable materials out of landfills and puts those materials back to productive use.
- We offer accrued paid time off, Retirement Savings through My Illinois Savings
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings
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