Role: HR Manager Location: 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm (Monday – Friday)  Package: $90,000 base ($100,000 OTE)  

PHMG is the world’s leading audio branding agency, creating technology-driven, creative branding solutions that help businesses across the globe make the most of every audio touchpoint. 

Our success is driven by our 200 talented individuals across North America, working in our downtown Chicago headquarters, our Sales office in Phoenix, and in the field across the U.S. To continue attracting, retaining, and rewarding top talent, we’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead our compensation and benefits strategy. 

As our HR Manager, you’ll take sole responsibility for designing, implementing, and managing our total rewards programs—including 401(k), healthcare benefits, compensation structures, and employee perks—ensuring they remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business goals. 

A key member of our North American HR team, you’ll bring multi-state experience and a strong understanding of federal and state employment laws to enhance our employee experience across the U.S. 

Key responsibilities:  

• Leading and managing all aspects of rewards and benefits, including 401(k) administration, healthcare plans, compensation frameworks, and leave policies.
• Analyzing market trends to ensure PHMG’s compensation and benefits remain competitive and cost-effective.
• Ensuring compliance with multi-state employment laws regarding benefits, compensation, and HR policies.
• Partnering with leadership teams to develop salary structures, incentive programs, and retention strategies that drive engagement and performance.
• Managing relationships with third-party benefits providers and negotiate contracts to optimize offerings.
• Acting as the subject matter expert on all benefits-related employee inquiries and ensure seamless administration of programs.
• Developing and implementing employee wellness initiatives to enhance workplace well-being.
• Overseeing benefits enrollment, renewals, and communication strategies to maximize employee understanding and participation.
• Partnering with leadership to enhance company culture, engagement, and performance management.
• Conducting ongoing policy reviews and updates to mitigate risk and ensure best practice
• Handling high-level employee relations escalations, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution. 

What we are looking for: 

• Multi-state HR experience and strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law or a related field.
• Expertise in 401(k) plans, healthcare benefits, compensation structures, and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate compensation data and benefits trends.
• Ability to partner with leadership and provide strategic HR insights
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Strong experience in employee relations, including handling high-level escalation. 

Why Join PHMG? 

• 20 days PTO, 2 VTO days, plus 7 federal holidays, and half day following your birthday.
• Complete health benefits package including employer sponsored life insurance, 401k with company matching.  
• Travel to work subsidy.  
• Exciting social scene and lively atmosphere (intramurals, happy hours, etc.).
• Dynamic offices with spectacular views of Lake Michigan.  
• Free onsite gym membership. 

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