Area Human Resources Manager
CRH Public
Elgin, IL · Posted October 9, 2026
See every open role at CRH Public
More in Illinois job market · Manufacturing & Industrial · Human Resources jobs
About the job
Job ID: 528509
Exempt
Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Oldcastle Infrastructure - Built For Life from Oldcastle Infrastructure on Vimeo .
Job Summary
Oldcastle Infrastructure is searching for a strategic and results oriented Area HR Manager to strengthen our business by maximizing human capital. Reporting directly to the Regional HR Director in this critical role you will act as a trusted advisor and business partner to your Area General Manager, ensuring we have the right talent in place at each of our plant locations while driving engagement and career development for our team members. This position provides HR leadership and support to employee populations in Kalamazoo, MI, Elgin, IL, Romeoville, IL, and Lombard, IL.
As a key contributor to our People strategy, you will utilize business acumen to drive staffing decisions which directly improve our bottom line. Additionally, you will counsel leaders as a trusted advisor on performance management and employee relations matters. We are a fast-paced, growing organization where those that are highly motivated and driven to results will have significant opportunity to succeed and advance in the HR function.
Travel: Approximately 40% travel across the supported locations to build strong relationships with leaders and employees. While regular day travel within the region is expected, overnight travel is anticipated primarily for visits to the Kalamazoo, MI location.
Job Location
This position will be located at our plant in Elgin, IL or Romeoville, IL.
Job Responsibilities
Lead and participate in key projects to drive HR strategies and improve our business that align to business strategic imperatives
Ensure 100% compliance through consistent application and integration of policies, procedures and best practices
Influence and communicate with all levels of the organization, from Production team members to Senior Leadership
Serve as a coach to Area General Managers and Front-Line Leaders
Ensure employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved
Promote a positive work culture by driving team engagement initiatives and employee advocacy
Lead key HR processes including compensation, merit and bonus planning
Facilitate talent reviews and performance management processes using contemporary tools & processes
Work collaboratively with Union leadership (where applicable) to maintain positive relations
Responsible for compensation planning, including annual merit & bonus process
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or a related field
3+ years in Human Resources Business Partner or Management role
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
Results oriented
Fact-Based decision making
Coach & Developer of others
Effective Communicator
Project Management
Business acumen
Ability to manage competing priorities
Team Builder
Ability to work in ambiguity
Compensation
Target Salary ranges from $100,000-$115,000
Yearly target bonus is 10%
401k plan
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.