Director of Human Resources
Job Description
As CFS continues to expand, this Director of Human Resources role in Aurora, IL (onsite) supports the organization’s people strategy from both a strategic and hands-on perspective. You will serve as a trusted partner to executive and operational leadership, guiding core HR functions while building programs that strengthen engagement, growth, and alignment with long-term business objectives.
This position is designed for an experienced HR leader who can balance workforce planning and organizational development with day-to-day HR operations, including the systems, reporting, and team leadership needed to deliver measurable outcomes.
What you will do
- Develop and execute CFS HR strategy, policies, and programs.
- Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
- Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management.
- Drive initiatives focused on engagement, retention, and leadership development.
- Manage HR systems, reporting, processes, and workforce metrics.
- Lead and develop the HR team.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in union environments is highly desired.
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility.
- Broad experience across employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
Compensation and location
- Location: Aurora, IL (onsite)
- Salary: USD 125,000 - 150,000 per year
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development.
Why this role
- Join an established, growing organization with long-term growth plans.
- Work in a high-visibility position with direct partnership to senior leadership.
- Shape company culture, workforce planning, and organizational development.
- Lead talent acquisition, engagement, leadership development, and retention initiatives.
- Modernize processes and programs with an emphasis on measurable business impact.
- Build and mentor a team while establishing scalable people practices.