Senior Human Resources Business Partner; Hybrid

Job Summary

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. The role 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 a hybrid schedule and will be located in Lincolnshire, IL.

• Serve as a point of contact for the assigned regional business units or functions for all HR related matters.
• Serve as an acquisition integration manager for the HR function, managing the HR side of acquisitions for the assigned business unit.
• Provide guidance to business leaders to promote engagement, increase productivity and retention, improve work relationships, build morale, and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Partner 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.
• Manage employee relations issues, diagnose root causes, and identify appropriate interventions. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations, recommending methods to minimize or prevent future issues.
• Support business leaders in development and implementation of the optimal organizational structure.
• Provide day‑to‑day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Provide input for job reclassifications, staff reassignments, business unit reorganizations and reductions in workforce; prepare paperwork for transfers, promotions, severance, and involuntary terminations.
• Utilize workforce data analysis to improve the effectiveness of the business and/or function.
• Review Human Resources policies and practices and recommend improvements for optimum achievement of intended purposes of such documents and practices, and achievement of the HR business plan.
• Ensure compliance with labor law requirements, state legislation, company policies and procedures.
• Partner 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.
• Partner with Compensation to facilitate resolution of complex compensation related issues within the business or function; support creation of new job descriptions and career ladders, provide information for job evaluations to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness; assist business leaders in annual performance review and salary increase processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the affirmative action plan in partnership with the regional compliance team.
• Represent HR in cross‑functional teams and participate in cross‑functional SGS projects.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 and mergers and acquisitions in addition to integration.

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

• Self‑starter with ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Working knowledge of HR principles and…