--- title: HR Manager at Big City Optical in Chicago, IL description: Big City Optical is hiring for the HR Manager role in Chicago, IL. Pays $90K–$110K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/hr-manager-at-big-city-optical-01a1a86c-bde5-7819-8b80-cdba47e086ad date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Big City Optical as HR Manager in Chicago, IL. Pays $90K–$110K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/uvysie.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Big City Optical | | **Location** | Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $90K/yr - $110K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 08, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Big City Optical. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Big City Optical. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $92,000 – $175,000 a year (median $138,000). ## Description The HR Manager is responsible for leading human resources operations and supporting a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace. This role oversees employee relations, performance management, training, benefits administration, policy implementation, and HR compliance while partnering with leadership to align people strategies with business goals. Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs that support company objectives and workplace compliance. - Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, hiring processes, and onboarding. - Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on HR policies, employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns. - Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and employee development plans. - Administer compensation, benefits, leave, and employee records in accordance with company policy and applicable employment laws. - Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives that improve employee performance and engagement. - Partner with leadership to support workforce planning, retention strategies, succession planning, and organizational development. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and maintain accurate HR documentation. - Track HR metrics and prepare reports related to staffing, turnover, engagement, compliance, and performance trends. - Promote a respectful, inclusive, and professional workplace culture aligned with company values. - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. - Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including experience supporting managers and employees. - Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, employee relations, benefits administration, and performance management. - Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. - Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - Proficiency with HRIS systems, payroll platforms, and standard workplace technology. ## Skills - Employee Development - Labor Law - Payroll Processing - Performance Management - HR Analytics - Discretion - Employee Relations - Conflict Resolution - Goal Setting - Full-Cycle Recruiting - Policy Development - HarrisData Human Resources Information System HRIS - Human Resources - Benefits Administration - Organizational Development ## Benefits - Professional Development ## Related - [Human Resources jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/human-resources?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [HR Operations jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/human-resources/hr-operations?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Human Resources Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/human-resources/hr-operations/human-resources-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101552 jobs - [Medical Practices](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-practices?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 39822 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29556 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101552 jobs - [Medical Practices](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-practices?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 39822 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29556 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)