Grainger Hiring for Human Resources Manager (Inside Sales) Job at Lake Forest, IL Full Time

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

We’re looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

As the Human Resources Manager for the Inside Sales team, you will report to a Senior Manager of Human Resources. You will focus on collaborating and consulting with partners to build and execute people strategies that promote a positive culture.

• Identify and assess human resource needs in designated departments. Collaborate with human resource “centers of excellence” (i.e. Total Rewards, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Organization Effectiveness)
• Provide expertise in areas of human capital such as employee development, performance, talent acquisition, inclusion and diversity and total rewards
• Support employee relations matters
• Provide guidance to leaders on performance management tools within specific departments in partnership with HR Advisors.
• Ensure appropriate learning and growth opportunities are identified and acted on for individuals and teams.
• Coach the business through the appropriate change management steps to ensure successful execution of important projects
• Coach leaders to improve engagement and create a great experience for Grainger team members
• Drive process and clarity for all key HR processes; communicate in the business to achieve the desired process outcomes
• Participate in interviews for key roles

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience.
• 5+ years progressive Human Resource management
• Influencing and facilitating skills, which surface differing viewpoints and result in the best course of actions. Understanding of organization dynamics and can navigate appropriate channels.
• Success managing projects.

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members’ individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
• Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
• Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement
• A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.