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Location: Chicago, IL
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: MA - Academic Program



Job Responsibilities
15% 1. Manages the Human Resources function and staff and with a strong attention to detail. Acts as primary consultant to Business Unit on all Human Resources matters. Maintains current knowledge of local and state Human Resources laws, regulations and issues. Recommends appropriate business solutions to issues and problems. Provides management with explanation of Human Resources philosophy and represents TransUnion at hearings. Establishes and monitors operational performance standards in compliance with company policy, procedures, guidelines and maintains accepted and proper administrative operations. Promptly and accurately processes Human Resources forms and government reports. 20% 2. Develops cost effective human resources solutions to business problems, directs audits of the human resources functions, and designs management reports and analyzes data. Oversees the corrective counseling process; works with management to recognize strong and weak performance and develops ways to keep communications open and morale high. 20% 3. Designs creative recruitment programs, and may play a key role in management hiring. Develops detailed staffing plans. Assists in developing a fostering an environment that will attract and retain qualified employees. Consults with management on morale, turnover, and performance evaluation. Selects qualified employees and assists in determining division's departmental staff size in order to meet proper service level to customers within budget constraints. 5% 4. Keeps abreast of local Benefit and Compensation practices, administers Benefit and Compensation plans. Reviews job descriptions against actual job duties and works with appropriate resources to resolve benefit and compensation issues. Responsible for processing the annual salary plan. Designs systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of Benefits and Compensation documentation. Consults with Human Resources representatives and management on interpretation of Benefits and Compensation policies. Interacts daily with all levels of employees concerning operations and Human Resources activities and issues. Analyzes and prepares recommendations to resolve compensation issues and advises management on issues and develops optional solutions with probable results for their review. 5% 5. Consults with management to identify development needs of all associates. May be required to teach a variety of classes. In addition, the incumbent audits the impact of training and recommends improvements. Coordinates with OD & Training Department to facilitate business unit training needs. 10% 6. Provides for staff development and cross training in order to provide maximum productivity and flexibility to the fluctuating level of service demands. 10% 7. Resolves a variety of employee relation problems. Ensures legal compliance to issues central to HR activities. Recommends and provides guidance on hires, terminations, salary actions and establishing standards and procedures. 10% 8. Manages staff activity to ensure audit procedures are in place. Ensures that information and document processing is timely and accurate. Monitors practices to assure compliance with all Human Resources policies and advises management on exceptions and recommends appropriate action and required documentation. 3% 9. Responsible for department budget. 2% 10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelors in Human Resources, Labor Relations or related discipline required. Masters Degree and/or SHRM certification preferred. Discipline specific continuing education.
Uppers
Employee Relations (positive) i.e. communications plans and frameworks, health and wellness events, cultural events, etc.
Downers
Reductions in Force Employee Relations (negative) i.e. terminations, tardiness, absenteeism Labor Relations
Lifestyle
Workhours average 55 hrs/wk Travel 20-25% Social - All Dress code - business casual Diversity at mid-level mgr and below
Compensation
97K no bonus Medical, Dental, Life at 3x salary for less than $125/mo 401K 6% match
Advice to Jobseekers
Manufacturing industry pays higher, but with the headaches of labor and safety.

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