Human Resources Manager - 11076

Description The McGraw-Hill Companies is driving the education, financial services, and business information markets through leading brands such as McGraw-Hill Education, Standard & Poors and BusinessWeek.   McGraw-Hill Education addresses virtually every aspect of the education market from pre-K through professional learning. Using traditional materials, online learning and multimedia tools, we empower the growth of teachers, professionals and students of all ages. Our technical innovations are changing the way people learn, with e-books, online tutoring, customized course Web sites and subscription services. We are also a leading provider of reference and trade publishing for the medical, business, engineering and other professions.   The School Education Group (SEG), a division of McGraw-Hill Education, has an opening for a Human Resources Manager in our downtown Chicago, IL office.  This individual will provide Human Resources leadership for the employees in the Literacy & Humanities Learning Solution Center and Design Services.     Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching and training that proactively address employee relation issues, legal issues, recruitment processes, including interview training and performance management.  Results will provide leaders with skills necessary to develop employees at all levels.
• Provide development activities for employees that will enhance their professional development.  Assist in the management and execution of business continuity plans. 
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure the company is sourcing and hiring highly qualified, diverse candidates and gain efficiencies with available internal/external resources. 
• Provide HR support for three product development centers of excellence in addition to partnering with HR colleagues for the Columbus and  New York Learning Solution Centers.  Critical to maintain effective communications and support to SEG to assure that all HR related business activities/policies and programs are applied consistently throughout organization.  Will require frequent travel to develop strong relationships with management groups and employees.
• Assist in evaluation and execution of effective rewards & recognition programs through participation in salary surveys, administering compensation programs.

QualificationsRequired:

• Bachelors Degree in human resources or related field
• A minimum of 5 years progressive human resources experience
• Demonstrated business consulting and problem resolution skills
• A minimum of 2 years recruitment and/or staffing experience in a professional fast paced environment. Industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of employment law, corporate recruitment processes, and recruitment strategies are necessary.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills essential.
• Must be proficient at web-based research and PC skills, including all Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to be a strong team player.
• Must be able to think strategically.
• Understanding of human resource law and regulation
• Ability to travel at least 15% of the time