Design Group Americas Hiring for Human Resources Supervisor Job at Shorewood, IL Full Time

WHO IS DESIGN GROUP?
Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets. We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and JoAnn Stores PLUS over 7,000 independent specialty retailers.

Design Group is recruiting for a Human Resources Supervisor in our Shorewood, IL location.

WHAT WILL I DO IN THIS ROLE?

• We will look to you to provide general HR support for assigned Manufacturing, Warehousing and/or Distribution locations.
• You will partner with department and plant managers on strategic HR initiatives including change management, training, organizational design, performance management, employee development and management development.
• You will manage employee and labor relations, recruiting, staffing, compensation administration, training, and organizational development support for assigned client group.
• You will ensure stability of the workforce through consistent administration of all policies and discipline, open communications with employees and the union (where applicable) and fair and prompt investigation of grievances for assigned manufacturing/distribution facilities.
• You will represent the company at administrative hearings such as EEO, NLRB, DLLR, and contract Arbitration for assigned client group.
• You will work in conjunction with the Safety Manager to oversee our safety program and workers’ compensation claim process, ensuring employee safety and compliance with regulatory agencies.
• You will work with department managers on specific employee performance issues or complaints, ensuring compliance with the Company Handbook and Policies.
• You will maintain policies and procedures that comply with federal and state laws.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent level of on-the-job training coupled with 3 to 5 years of progressive HR work experience, including some supervisory experience.
• You have a solid understanding of federal and state employment laws and the ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality.
• You are proficient in Microsoft office products, including an intermediate skill level Excel, and you have experience working with a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) such as ADP.
• You are able and willing to travel to company locations as needed.

WHAT DOES DESIGN GROUP OFFER ME?
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including medical insurance and 401k with matching program as well as a paid time off plan including family leave options. Design Group believes in a fun, flexible work environment that allows your creativity to flourish and grow.

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Design Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are committed to building a talented network of diverse employees. We are looking at all products with new eyes to ensure we are representing diversity through design, marketing, and social media. We are working diligently to increase the number of minority-owned suppliers and freelancers that we partner with and product donations are being made to organizations that align with our support of inclusion and non-discrimination. Internally, we are working to increase the diversity within our workforce through multiple channels such as an internship program for aspiring black and brown designers and a revamped employee referral program to encourage employees to refer minority applicants. Our diversity initiatives are designed to make us a well-rounded and inclusive employer.

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