Human Resources Manager Job – Oak Park, IL

Position Summary

The HR Manager will serve as a key partner to leadership and staff across the organization, assisting with core HR functions including employee relations, HRIS optimization, compensation structures, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, performance management, culture initiatives, and benefits administration. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable balancing both strategic projects and day-to-day HR operations.

Why Momentum Behavior Services?   

• Time Off: Generous paid time off allowance and paid company holidays  

• Insurance *: Flexible medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, and additional benefits.

• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company match  

• Family & Life Support *: Employee assistance program, paid parental leave, childcare credits and wellness stipend

• Education: Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance.

• Extra Earning Potential: Bonus opportunities and Perks At Work employee discount program

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on ER matters

• Lead engagement initiatives, pulse surveys, and follow-through action plans

• Support coaching, conflict resolution, and manager development

HR Operations & Systems

• Manage and optimize HRIS workflows (Rippling or similar)

• Maintain accurate employee records, pay bands, title leveling, and job scope documentation

• Own onboarding/offboarding processes, including background checks, I-9s, and W-2 support

• Oversee payroll processing in partnership with Finance

Culture, Training & Internal Communications

• Support culture initiatives including recognition programs and internal communication

• Build and maintain policies, SOPs, and employee handbook updates

• Coordinate training programs for managers and staff

• Implement onboarding surveys, early-tenure feedback loops, and scheduled follow-ups to surface issues early and strengthen retention in the first 90 days.

Compensation, Benefits & Incentives

• Administer benefits (medical, dental, vision, ancillary) and partner with the benefits broker

• Oversee FMLA, LOA, ADA accommodations process

• Support design and administration of incentive programs, bonus plans, and potential profit-sharing models

Recruiting Partnership

• Partner with TalentCare (ATS/Recruiting vendor) on hiring needs

• Prepare offer letters, ensure candidate experience alignment, and manage job postings

• Build and maintain a steady pipeline of potential talent for current and future roles.

Compliance & Vendor Management

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations

• Manage HR-related vendors, including payroll, benefits broker, and ATS provider

Performance & Analytics

• Coordinate annual performance evaluations and calibration

• Develop workforce analytics dashboards and HR metrics reporting

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience (healthcare or ABA preferred)

• Strong knowledge of federal/state employment laws

• Experience with HRIS platforms (preferrably Rippling) and workflow automation

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment