Information Technology Jobs in Wheeling

Harmer is partnering with a manufacturing organization in Lake Forest, IL for a Data Director role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maximize the value of our data. This translates into understanding the data we have, understanding key business drivers and delivering both operational and analytic solutions that drive value.

· Maximize the value of our enterprise applications. This translates into understanding what each platform does best, understanding key business drivers and delivering software solutions that create efficiencies, reduce friction and improve quality.

· Develop productive relationships with leaders across the organization to ensure that the operation and support of our data and software solutions are meeting expected levels of service, quality, and performance.

· Drive the harmonization of data, software and process across the enterprise that ultimately lowers the cost of doing business and positions the company for scalable growth.

· Facilitate a governance process to gain consensus on a prioritized set of measurable business outcomes supported by data and software initiatives.

· Work closely with functional leads, understand their needs, establish realistic expectations, develop work plans, own the development, and then deliver the solution.

· Act as subject matter expert and advisor on the topic of analytical tools, enterprise data systems and analytical methodologies.

· Manage a team of employees and partners to ensure the use of their time is maximized and their skills are developed in accordance with the priorities of the business.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTITUDES:

· BS in computer science, information systems, engineering, business management or related field

· Deep expertise and at least 6 years of hands-on and managerial experience in Data and Analytics.

· Strong experience and at least 4 years implementing, managing and supporting enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, HCM.

· Experience with Azure Data Factor or equivalent Data Engineering tools highly beneficial

· Experience with Microsoft Power BI or equivalent BI tools highly beneficial

· Experience with IQMS/DelmiaWorks, Salesforce, ADP, M365 highly beneficial.

· Experience harmonizing data and applications across multiple companies or facilities highly beneficial.

· Experience in Manufacturing or Distribution highly beneficial.

· Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate credibly at all levels of the organization (face-to-face, verbal, written)

· Propensity for problems solving and continuous improvement

· High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation

· Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis

· Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Abides by our core values:

· Safety - Everything we do is driven by safety excellence; our employee safety is paramount

· Integrity – We are respectful, ethical and authentic in all our actions:

· People First – We welcome, collaborate with and support others by being proactive, approachable and agile

· Accountability – We keep commitments we make to one another and continually challenges ourselves by achieving ambitious goals without compromising quality

· Friendly – We are kind, encourage positivity and make time to connect and laugh

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties, the employee will be working in an office environment as well as on the manufacturing plant floor. The employee is required to sit and/or stand for computer or floor responsibilities, reach with hands and arms and handle objects and other tools, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Employee may be required to lift up to 20 pounds.

The Inside Sales Representative (ISR) plays a key role in generating new business by connecting with owners and decision makers, qualifying prospects, and setting appointments for our Outside Sales team. This role matters because it is the engine that fuels our growth; your ability to create the first connection with potential customers ensures a steady pipeline of qualified opportunities and supports our expansion into new markets.

The ISR focuses on outbound prospecting within our Ideal Client Profile (ICP), gathering key information, and setting qualified appointments. You’ll also manage and build our prospect database to ensure accurate follow‑up and a strong flow of leads. This role is the first step in bringing in new customers and directly impacts our sales success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation: Make 80–100 outbound calls daily to identify and engage potential customers.
• Information Gathering: Gather basic information via phone, LinkedIn, and/or websites to further qualify prospects.
• Appointment Setting: Schedule a minimum of three qualified appointments per week with potential customers.
• Relationship Building and Nurturing: Set follow‑up calls and activities to further develop relationships with prospective business owners or decision makers.
• Marketing Follow‑up: Promptly contact and qualify prospects generated by marketing activities.
• Prospect Database Management: Organize prospects into categories to determine qualification, ownership, and appropriate follow‑up.
• Document all activities and interactions in the CRM tool.
• Update Inside Sales Playbook daily with total activities performed.
• Attend weekly sales meetings and report on activities performed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop in‑depth knowledge of the inside sales process and continually refine best practices.
• Attend Inside Sales Workshops and refine calling strategies.
• Enter new contacts and businesses into the prospect database from internal sources, acquired lists, or marketing activities.
• Generate email templates and follow‑up communication for prospects.
• Promptly follow up on chat requests generated through the website.
• Field inbound sales calls and leads from various sources and qualify for business potential.
• Document internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain CRM data, share best practices, improve processes, and provide clear and consistent reporting to management.

What You Bring

• Strong phone skills with the ability to reach prospects creatively, identify decision makers, and handle objections professionally.
• 1-3 years of sales experience
• High energy and drive with strong conversational skills.
• Persistence in reaching decision makers and identifying key information about prospects.
• Skill in preparing written communications and materials.
• Interpersonal skills including communication, active listening, and customer care.
• Ability to redirect prospects on the phone and adapt quickly to changes.
• Typing skills for quick and accurate data entry.
• Self‑motivation and discipline to adhere to the inside sales process.

Benefits

• Commission‑based incentives
• Premier health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Complete on‑the‑job training and support
• Fun working environment and culture
• Onsite gym & cafe
• Hybrid schedule
• Great opportunity for advancement

Salary:

$40,000 - $60,000

Paralegal - Trust Administration and Probate

Rhoades Levy Law Group P.C. ("RLLaw"), a Northbrook, Illinois-based law firm, is seeking a paralegal with significant experience in trust administration and probate to join its rapidly growing and highly collaborative law firm.

The ideal candidate must be able to work independently managing trust administration and probate matters from beginning to end in collaboration with and with the support of the responsible attorneys in our busy practice areas.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience with trusts and estate administration
• Familiarity with procedures of probate courts, taxing authorities, and regulatory agencies
• Experience working with Microsoft Office resources (Outlook, Word, Excel), PDF software, and document management software and ability to learn and use advanced software programs and new technology
• Desire to attend continuing education courses to improve skills
• Strong understanding of business operations and client confidentiality principles
• Smokeball (legal practice management system) experience is a plus
• Experience with some or more of the following areas is a plus: estate and gift tax preparation software (e.g., CCH ProSystem fx), estate planning, purchase and sale agreements for businesses and commercial real estate, and entity structures and other corporate matters

Responsibilities

• Docketing, tracking, and proactively managing dates and deadlines
• Identifying and collecting assets
• Preparing various trust administration and probate documents
• Preparing, updating, and providing status reports internally and to clients
• Supporting attorneys with document preparation, client/advisor correspondence, meeting coordination and preparation, and other aspects of advancing the matter
• Preparing accountings and, ideally, estate and gift tax returns
• Reviewing and summarizing wills, trusts, and other documents to implement the administration process and to ultimately distribute assets and fund sub-trusts
• Performing basic research using a variety of resources

Key Attributes

• Excellent time and calendar management skills and ability to adjust to changing project priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational and technological skills and good number aptitude
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to produce accurate work product with a high attention to detail
• Self-starter who is comfortable simultaneously managing multiple tasks
• Comfortable in a fast-paced work environment

Our Core Values

• Excellence
• Transparency
• Integrity

Total compensation for this position at the time of the posting is $60,000—$85,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Compensation will be determined by several factors, including, without limitation, qualifications, experience, skill set, and performance.

RLLaw offers participation in benefits programs, including health insurance, paid time off, and 401k/profit sharing plan participation.

RLLaw also offers flexible hours and legal assistant support. A limited work from home option (one to two days per week) may be considered after training and demonstrated proficiency.

RLLaw values a diverse workplace, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.