Human Resources Manager

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As an HR Manager at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in driving employee engagement, supporting HR operations, and ensuring compliance across the plant. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and strategic decision-making skills, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to talent development, workforce planning, and positive employee relations.

You will collaborate with plant leadership, HR colleagues, union committees, and teammates, ensuring HR programs and policies are effectively implemented and that employee relations and engagement are maintained. This is an on-site role located in Rochelle, IL. This position will be on a Mon-Fri schedule 5am - 2pm.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the HR business partner for compensation, employee engagement, employee relations, compliance, metrics, staffing, and performance management programs.
• Identify staffing needs and collaborate with managers and the talent acquisition team to support candidate selection and successful onboarding of new teammates.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and analytics to help leaders make talent decisions and promote employee engagement and positive employee relations.
• Partner with union bargaining committees to manage labor relations and contract administration.
• Monitor compliance with state and federally mandated leave of absence and accommodation programs, including FMLA, USERRA, and ADA.
• Analyze training needs and develop salaried and hourly employee development plans.
• Develop and facilitate training programs, including orientation and safety-related training.
• Organize culture-enhancing events to strengthen teammate engagement.
• Participate in and lead projects and special initiatives within and outside the Human Resources function.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 3–5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience supporting Human Resources in a collectively bargained environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems, preferably Workday.
• Strong knowledge of HR and safety laws, including Affirmative Action, EEOC requirements, DOL regulations, FMLA, USERRA, ADA, and OSHA.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize urgent and high-impact initiatives.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to make strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain an on-site presence to support manufacturing teammates.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Compensation & Benefits

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base Salary Range:

$73,000—$100,000 USD

Additional compensation may include:

✔ Performance-based yearly merit increase
✔ Profit-sharing bonus opportunities

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Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.