Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as the primary HR contact for corporate leaders and teammates, delivering guidance, support, and consistent execution of HR processes, policies, and programs. The role emphasizes operational excellence and collaboration with Compensation, Benefits, Talent, and HRIS to support HR initiatives and enable leadership to focus on strategic priorities.

Overview

Location: Chicago, IL (onsite)

Salary: USD 70,000 - 90,000 per year

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leadership to strengthen work relationships, boost morale, enhance productivity, and improve retention.
• Provide guidance on teammate relations matters, including performance management, investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Execute termination and offboarding processes, including consistent exit interviews.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices across the organization.
• Support HR data reporting and analytics by ensuring data quality and identifying actionable trends.
• Maintain active visibility and accessibility to teammates.
• Maintain knowledge of employment laws and regulatory changes affecting HR practices; partner with HR leaders and the Legal team to mitigate risk.
• Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, job descriptions, and recruiting efforts.
• Serve as the primary contact for all leave matters, including coordination with the Standard.
• Serve as the primary contact for teammate benefits questions and issue resolution.
• Review, process, and reconcile benefits billings; identify discrepancies and coordinate resolution with vendors.
• Support compensation processes including merit increases (GWI), survey participation, job evaluations, and variably pay administration.
• Support audits, filings, and reporting requirements.
• Provide HR data support across data entry, reporting, and process improvement, ensuring accuracy, integrity and actionable insight.
• Educate teammates about benefits options and updates through materials, workshops, and/or one-on-one sessions.
• Develop communication strategies to maximize teammate engagement with available programs, supporting rollout and implementation of HR policies.
• Implement initiatives to foster a positive work environment and enhance teammate engagement, such as Health and Wellness initiatives.
• Support organizational change initiatives by providing guidance on change management strategies and communication plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proficiency with HRIS
• 5+ years in Human Resources (preferred)
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional certification (e.g., PHR or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist - CEBS) is a plus

Technologies

• HRIS

Benefits

• Competitive salary of USD 70,000 to 90,000 per year plus an annual bonus
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and paid holidays
• Strong work-life balance
• Career growth with exposure to senior leadership
• Annual merit increase opportunity
• Fitness and gym reimbursement
• Employer contributions toward health and dental benefits