Senior Human Resources Business Partner at SGS North America Inc. in Lincolnshire

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner provides human resources consultation, support and solutions to one or more designated regional business units or functions. They interpret human resources policies, programs, and guidelines and in the areas of employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, learning and development and other Human Resources areas. Serves as an acquisition integration manager for the HR function, managing the HR side of acquisitions across the businesses in the US.

This position works onsite at the Lincolnshire, IL.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as a point of contact for the assigned regional business units or functions for all HR related matters.
• Serving as an acquisition integration manager for the HR function, managing HR side of acquisitions for assigned business unit.
• Providing guidance to business leaders to promote engagement, increase productivity and retention, to improve work relationships, build morale, and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Partnering with business leaders and line managers to assess the business, processes, concerns, and challenges and ensure integrated HR solutions and strategies are aligned to business needs.
• Managing employee relations issues, diagnosing root causes and identifying appropriate interventions. Conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Recommending methods to minimize or prevent future issues.
• Supporting business leaders in development and implementation of the optimal organizational structure.
• Providing day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Providing input for job reclassifications, staff reassignments, business unit reorganizations and reductions in workforce. Preparing paperwork for transfers, promotions, severance, and involuntary terminations.
• Utilizing workforce data analysis to improve the effectiveness of the business and/or function.
• Reviewing Human Resources policies and practices and recommending improvements for optimum achievement of intended purposes of such documents and practices, and achievement of the HR business plan.
• Ensuring compliance with labor law requirements, state legislation, company policies and procedures.
• Partnering with regional HR teams (HR Service Center, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Learning and Development) to implement initiatives that support workforce planning, talent acquisition and retention, talent management, succession planning, employee engagement and organizational design.
• Partnering with Compensation to facilitate resolution of complex compensation related issues within business or function; supports creation of new job descriptions and career ladders, provides information for job evaluations to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness; assists business leaders in annual performance review and salary increase processes.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of the Affirmative Action Plan in partnership with the regional compliance team.
• Representing HR in cross-functional teams and participating in cross-functional SGS projects.
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Partnering with the legal department as needed/required.
• Adhering to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration or related discipline
• 7+ years of professional human resources experience with 5+ years of experience in a core HR functional area or as an HR Generalist

Preferred:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Diverse employee populations in Canada and the US.
• Experience leading HR due diligence for mergers and acquisitions in addition to integration

Licenses & Certifications:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Preferred)

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of HR principles and practices
• Awareness of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management
• Knowledge of and federal and state respective employment laws
• Ethical practice, global and cultural awareness
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to appropriately interact with all levels of individuals within the work environment
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and communicate federal and state employment laws; SGS policies and procedures, rules and regulations
• Ability to motivate team members and lead through influence
• Ability to manage change and direct the problem-solving process
• Ability to handle and safeguard…