Human Resources Director

Director of Human Resources – To $175K – Park Ridge, IL – Job # 3246 Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Lincolnshire, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves! We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you. The Position Our bank client is seeking to fill a Director of Human Resources role in the greater Park Ridge, IL area. The position is responsible for developing HR strategies, overseeing HR programs and operations, and ensuring compliance. This individual will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate policies, activities, and oversee the staff of the Human Resource department. The opportunity has a generous salary of up to $175K and a benefits package.  (This is not a remote position). Director of Human Resources responsibilities include: Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy Oversee and manage the full employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures Conduct data analysis to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement Manage employee relations issues and provide guidance to managers on employee-related matters Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute workforce planning strategies Manage the budget for the HR department Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and workers' compensation Conduct employee orientation sessions to ensure new hires are familiar with company policies and procedures Lead the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans Who Are You? You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future. You also bring the following skills and experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field; Master's degree preferred Proven experience as an HR leader or manager in a fast-paced environment Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets Experience managing employee relations issues and providing guidance to managers Knowledge of performance management processes and techniques Familiarity with budgeting processes and financial acumen Ability to build strong relationships with senior leadership and influence decision-making Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to: resumes@symicorgroup.com

Location: Sumner, WA —office Type: Full-time About Us Arctic Transport is a growing transportation/carrier company focused on safe, on-time delivery and great driver experience. We’re hiring a proactive Driver Recruiter to source, engage, and hire qualified drivers across social media, phone and text outreach, and in-person events. Job Summary the Driver Recruiter will build and maintain a candidate pipeline of CDL drivers and owner-operators through targeted outreach (calls, texts, social media groups), screening, and coordination with operations and safety teams to ensure timely hiring and onboarding. This role requires excellent communication, experience with social recruiting and texting tools, and a strong understanding of driver qualifications and DOT compliance. Key Responsibilities • Source CDL drivers and owner-operators via social media groups (Facebook/FB Marketplace, LinkedIn, WhatsApp/Telegram groups, Reddit, Craigslist), job boards, referrals, and community networking. • Conduct outbound calls and SMS/text outreach to candidates using company-approved platforms (e.g., Twilio, SMS/CRM integrations), maintain professional messaging and follow-up cadence. • Screen candidates by phone/text for qualifications: CDL class, endorsements, experience, availability, geography, driving record (MVR), DOT medical card, drug screen history. • Schedule phone/video interviews and in-person meetups at terminals or hiring events; coordinate with hiring managers/safety for final interviews and offers. • Manage applicant workflow in the ATS/CRM: document communications, update candidate status, and send offer letters and onboarding paperwork. • Partner with Safety/Compliance to verify documents (MVR, SSP, DOT medical, background checks) and ensure candidate meets regulatory requirements. • Maintain and grow social recruiting presence: post jobs to groups, craft targeted messages, respond to comments/messages, and moderate candidate inquiries. • Attend job fairs, truck stops, driver meetups, and community events to recruit and represent the company. • Track and report recruiting metrics: calls/texts per day, candidate response rate, interviews scheduled, offers extended, hires per month, time-to-fill. • Ensure all communications and outreach follow legal and company guidelines (FCRA, DOT, TCPA compliance for text/calls, privacy and opt-out requirements). Qualifications: • Spanish and English speaking required. • 2+ years recruiting experience, preferably in transportation, logistics, or a field sales/driver-facing role. • Familiarity with CDL driver qualifications and DOT requirements (MVR, medical cards, drug testing). • Strong experience using social media for recruiting (Facebook groups, LinkedIn, etc.) and running targeted outreach campaigns. • Comfortable with high-volume calling and texting; experience with texting platforms, CRM/ATS (e.g., Bullhorn, Greenhouse, Lever, ZoomRecruiter) preferred. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; persuasive and professional on phone and in text. • Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple candidates simultaneously and meet hiring targets. • Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or evenings for events or peak recruiting periods. • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate/Bachelor’s degree in HR, Communications, or related field preferred. Desired Skills • Cold-calling and closing experience. • Experience with Boolean search and social sourcing techniques. • Data-driven with ability to analyze basic recruiting metrics and adjust outreach strategies. • Empathy and strong interpersonal skills for working with drivers and operations teams. • Ability to travel locally between terminals and job sites. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements • Office, regular time spent on phone and computer. • Some travel to terminals, trucking events, and job fairs; occasional outdoor/terminal visits (exposure to terminal/yard conditions). • May require lifting recruitment materials or signage occasionally. Compensation & Benefits for Junior Level • Salary: $38,000 plus performance-based bonus for hires • Benefits: Medical, dental, paid time off • Paid training on DOT compliance, ATS use, and company processes Equal Opportunity Statement Arctic is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. How to Apply: https://arctictransportation.us/apply-today/

POSITION SUMMARY  Noble is seeking a strategic and people-first Senior Manager or Director of People Operations to lead and evolve our People function.  This role will be responsible for driving key initiatives across People strategy, employee experience, performance management, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.  Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in building scalable systems that support our growing team, company, and values-driven culture. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Essential Responsibilities Lead and manage the People team, including internal team members and outsourced HR partners. Design and optimize scalable HR processes across the full employee life cycle: onboarding, offboarding, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, performance, management, and compliance.  Partner with leadership to shape Noble’s People strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Oversee and lead the full-cycle talent acquisition function, ensuring effective sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring strategies that support growth and alignment with company core values. Collaborate with leaders across the organization to cultivate and continuously improve company culture, ensuring it reflects our values and supports an inclusive, high-performance environment. Oversee and refine compensation structures, benefits offerings, and total rewards strategies to attract and retain top talent. Own HR Information systems and tools; drive continuous improvement in automation, data integrity, and employee self-help and empowerment. Drive initiatives in employee engagement, manager up-skilling and enablement, and professional development. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices. Develop and track key HR metrics and dashboards; use data to guide decision-making and strategy. Provide outstanding customer service to employees expert coaching and guidance to leaders and managers on all people-related matters. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Performs other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Superior interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. A minimum of five to seven of human resource supervisory experience is preferred. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired. COMPUTER SKILLS  Proficient with Google Suite or related software. Proficient with Microsoft tools, particularly Excel  Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS (ADP) and talent management systems (Workable). PHYSICAL DEMANDS   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.  Also requires ability to lift up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, smartphones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners. Equal Opportunity Statement: Noble provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Noble complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. 

Priority given to applications received by Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:00 pm PST. Please attach a resume and cover letter to the application. The cover letter will be attached to the same location as the resume. Your cover letter should address why you are interested in this position and what makes you a good fit for this role. In-person interviews are tentatively scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Please plan to be available. COMPENSATION: 2025 Rates The full budgeted pay range is $38.19 - $51.22 hourly ($79,440.00 - $106,536.00 annually). Exempt JOB SUMMARY: Administers all tasks necessary to process the organization’s payroll, associated vendor payments, and tax filings. Applies state and federal laws and union contract provisions related to payroll, salary and benefit plans, and maintains employee leave balances. Responds to employee inquiries and works in close cooperation with other agency stakeholders to carry out complex tasks, including Finance, Information Technology (IT), and timekeepers throughout the organization. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Process payroll in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure employee and payroll related third-party payments are accurate and paid by deadlines. Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with IRS, federal, and state regulations and guidelines. Create and maintain codes related to earnings, taxes, deductions, benefits, leave accruals, and data interfaces. This includes complex multi-earning dependencies and prioritized deduction calculations. Research payroll inaccuracies to identify source and create or modify procedures and reporting to prevent future errors. Enter new hire information and deductions in HRIS. Work closely with Benefits Specialist regarding employee benefit enrollment, changes, and cancellations to ensure accurate deductions and payments. Respond to and process wage garnishments and other wage attachments. New hire reporting to DSHS and other governmental reporting as assigned. Administers payroll recordkeeping and archiving in accordance with retention requirements. Partner with IT and other stakeholders to design, test, and implement changes to HRIS and attendance systems due to system upgrades and changes in regulations, policies, or the collective bargaining agreement. Evaluate impact of payroll updates on other modules and processes. Assist negotiating team in costing or testing proposal options. Create, document, and maintain payroll policies and procedures. Design, write, and ensure accuracy of payroll and management reports using report writing software available. Analyze payroll data. Train users on various time entry techniques and other processes needed in the HRIS system to complete payroll processing. Create user documentation. Reconcile payroll to the general ledger, including all payroll expense, liability, and accrual accounts, in accordance with audit standards. Process quarterly and year end reporting as needed for Federal and State agencies including, but not limited to, accurate W2 submission. Prepare responses to employee inquiries and public disclosure requests. Assist Accounting Manager with information regarding labor for National Transit Database reporting. Perform additional duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assists in the organization of WTA-sponsored events, activities and functions. Performs special projects as assigned by the HRIS/Payroll & Benefits Manager that may include extensive research and report writing. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, each essential function must be performed satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, experience, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of: Accounting, Payroll and taxation theory and processes. Computerized payroll, human resources, and accounting systems. Knowledge of complex relationships between time & attendance, earnings, deductions, benefits, HR data, and leave accrual/banks. Complex transportation union environment, including extra boards, hourly guarantees, and complex leave rules including cascading leave banks. Familiar with various overtime schemes, premiums, and differentials. Current federal, state, and local regulations including taxation, insurance, FLSA, FMLA, PFML, tax deferred compensation, PERS, ESD, garnishment laws, deduction priorities, payment regulations, and other payroll related laws. · Internal control procedures and systems. · Electronic data creation and transmission. Ability to: Manage time and workload independently with minimal supervision to meet demanding deadlines. Read, interpret, understand, and utilize rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Analyze and resolve complex inter-related data errors. Describe, diagram, program, test, debug, and document complex rules. Ensure timely and accurate payment of employees and payroll related third parties. Use spreadsheets, word processing, and database management software. Maintain strict confidentiality. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, and other agencies. Explain technical information to non-technical users or audiences. Demonstrate strong internal customer service skills. Tolerate ambiguity and maintain composure under stressful situations. WORKING CONDITIONS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Duties are performed primarily in an office environment including regular interaction with employees. Typical office equipment used to accomplish job tasks include computer, printer, fax machine, photocopier, calculator, and telephone. This position may require travel to terminals, meetings, and various seminars. Education and Experience: Required: Associate’s degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field. Information systems or software classes preferred. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience processing a complex payroll. Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word and database skills. A combination of education and experience, which provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job may be considered. Preferred: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Experience working in a government and/or union environment. Experience administering complex overtime, premium pay and shift differentials. Familiarity with Human Resources principles. Licenses and Certificates: Valid Washington State driver's license at time of hire in order to operate WTA vehicles. 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. Regularly sit, talk, and use hands. Frequently stand and walk. Occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and lift or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Participation in the WTA’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program is a requirement of employment which includes reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. A background check will be conducted to include criminal records and driver’s record. Additionally, due to the nature of this position, a credit history check will be performed Applications must be received by Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:00pm PST Apply at: https://ridewta.exacthire.com/job/186337

City Wide seeks a visionary Director of People Operations to support our OneHR strategy across a distributed, growing organization. This is an executive role responsible for aligning people initiatives with business growth, culture, and operational excellence. Requirements Your Mission: Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to engagement, performance, development, and retention—ensuring our people practices are scalable, compliant, and consistently delivered. Lead the optimization of HRIS (ADP highly desirable), analytics, and reporting to drive evidence-based decision-making. Develop data-driven recruitment and employer branding strategies, including use of AI and other innovative approaches. Assess and refine HR, talent, and compliance processes to support our expanding footprint. Partner with franchise owners and senior leaders to address HR challenges and build high-performing teams. Be the champion of City Wide’s “First Choice” vision—fostering a culture of accountability, positivity, and professional growth— while directing OneHR benefits, payroll, and compliance across family-owned companies. Drive leadership development programs, succession planning, and robust performance management. Who You Are: As seasoned HR professional with a minimum 8+ years of progressive HR experience, at least 5 years in a senior or director-level HR/People Operations leadership role in an enterprise organization, ideally across multiple business units or distributed organizations; franchise experience desired. Expertise in HRIS (ADP Workforce Now), workforce analytics, and compliance. Exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, and project management skills. MBA or HR certifications (SHRM-CP, SPHR) preferred. Benefits What we Offer: City Wide provides competitive compensation with bonus potential and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, and a 401k plan. The company is known for its collaborative, people-centered culture, offering a fast-paced, flexible, and supportive work environment that encourages ongoing learning and development. Employees also enjoy paid time for community service and charity work. As the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, City Wide has a rich history since 1961, with over 100 franchise locations across the US and Canada, and maintains a strong focus on growth, profitability, and making a positive impact in the communities it serves. Our culture is based on spreading a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities they serve. Read more about City Wide at www.gocitywide.com Shape the future of culture, talent, and engagement at City Wide—apply today!

Odyssey Systems is seeking a HRIS Manager to join our team in Wakefield, MA; Dayton, OH; Colorado Springs, CO; or Huntsville, AL. Hybrid opportunity. The role is responsible for leading the organization's HRIS platform, identifying, developing, and managing the planning, administration, and implementation of HR systems, projects, processes, and productivity tools. The goal is to improve HR processes, employee efficiency, user experience, data accessibility, and decision-making. This role also involves serving as a product expert for UKG platform and collaborating with subject matter experts of other systems and the IT team to address HR-related challenges through technology. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, technical, possess strong leadership qualities, and have extensive experience in HRIS platforms and HR processes This is a fulltime role with three day a week requirement in the office. Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to:  Develop and execute the HRIS strategy in alignment with the company’s goals and objectives. Lead the HRIS team to ensure optimal performance and continuous improvement of systems. Manage current and new development for the HR systems. Manage the HR Systems (UKG Pro experience is required & ICIMs knowledge preferred). Manage the delivery of HR projects and programs of high complexity and impact on time and on budget (Project management). Develop complex Business Intelligence reports Develop & Manage productivity tools and internal HR Websites (Power Apps, SharePoint etc.) Acts as a technical product expert, work with Internal IT team, and external consultants to implement new technologies and troubleshoot issues. Establishes and maintains security, data privacy, data protection and integrity controls. Perform system audits working with internal audit and IT security to maintain data integrity across all system interfaces Performs testing of new functionality. Reviews and tests upgrades to determine the functionality associated with each system change. Partners with HR team and operational leaders to define information needs and specifications. Provides technical and analytical assistance. In partnership with IT and map spec files to current HR systems for new integrations. Analyzes need, develops, and delivers individual and/or group training to users to ensure optimal and efficient utilization of UKG/ESS (Employee Self-Service) within the workplace. Prepares and documents standard operating procedures and protocols pertaining to the use of Human Resources applications. Researching and resolving HR Systems problems, unexpected results or process flaws; performing scheduled activities; recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements. Monitor interfaces between HR system and Payroll, as well as other third-party vendors systems; analyze and resolve discrepancies. Propose new/revised processes to streamline HRIS operations. Collection and cleaning of data-sets across multiple data sources. Identify key insights and help build the framework to tell “data story”. Generates reports/queries, including writing maintaining, and supporting a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Development of standard reports for ongoing business needs. Manage data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data. Consult with business leaders and HR to understand priorities and translate those into requirements for dashboards and other solutions. Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related discipline Years of Experience: At least five years of experience supporting and managing HRIS function Technical Skills Proven experience managing HR Information Systems, UKG Pro experience is required and iCIMS experience is preferred Familiarity with DoD or comparable government contracting environments is preferred Proven experience managing employees Expertise in IT-related systems Proven experience in project management Experience in Reporting/BI tools, preferably Cognos, Business Objects, or advanced SQL skills Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint: Expertise in using these tools for data analysis and presentation. Data Extraction and Analysis: Ability to extract data from multiple sources and analyze large, disparate datasets. Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Expertise in solving complex issues and analyzing data to derive solutions Interpersonal Skills Presentation and Communication: Ability to present research and analysis findings to key stakeholders effectively. Written and Verbal Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Cross-functional Collaboration: Skilled at working with diverse business groups and teams across functions. Attention to Detail and Organization: Strong ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and stay organized. Project Management: Able to balance and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Active Communication: Regular, open communication to ensure understanding and transparency within teams. Escalation to Senior Management: Ensures that important information is escalated in a timely and effective manner. Team Collaboration: Works effectively with all team members to understand needs and promote cooperation. Influence and Collaboration: Able to communicate and influence effectively for smooth collaboration across teams. Trustworthiness: Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and discretion in all actions. Direct and Open Communication: Builds and maintains strong relationships through honest and clear communication. Customer-Focused: Understands and addresses customer needs while keeping things efficient and simple. Adapting Processes for Customers: Helps customers adjust standard processes to achieve desired outcomes. Travel: Up to 5% travel. Compensation: $130-$150K annually. Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Disability Coverage Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care. CLICK HERE TO APPLY!!