HR Business Partner (HRBP) in Burr Ridge, Illinois at Holland Applied Technologies

Primary Purpose
This position is responsible for assisting leaders with aligning associates and managers with business objectives for a designated business function or business unit. The position develops partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and associates that reflects the HR and business objectives of the organization to include new hire orientation, selection/de-selection, performance management, associate relations, communication planning, talent assessment (external and internal), and coaching/facilitation.

Scope
This position may be assigned a functional area or business unit dependent upon the HR to associate ratio, functional complexity, and/or the span of geography.

Major Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to support organizational performance, growth, and operational excellence.
• Interpret and apply company policies, employment laws, and HR best practices while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and associates by serving as a trusted advisor, providing coaching on leadership effectiveness, performance management, communication, accountability, and team development.
• Deliver comprehensive HR support for assigned business units, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, compensation administration, benefits communication, performance management, and associate development.
• Manage employee relations matters by proactively identifying concerns, conducting thorough and objective investigations, resolving complex issues, and ensuring appropriate escalation when necessary.
• Lead talent management initiatives, including HR compliance, training, workforce/succession planning, talent assessment, performance management, and career/leadership development.
• Analyze workforce data, HR metrics, and engagement feedback to identify trends, develop recommendations, and drive decision-making related to talent, retention, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Advise leaders on organizational design, change management, restructuring, and team effectiveness initiatives that support business needs and future growth.
• Partner with leaders to identify staffing needs, forecast workforce requirements, support recruiting efforts, and facilitate candidate assessment and selection processes.
• Support organizational safety and risk management initiatives while reinforcing company culture of accountability.
• Demonstrate Holland's culture, values, and behavioral expectations and support the Company’s diversity initiatives at assigned facility/facilities to ensure compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience serving as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or similar consultative HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, technical, industrial, or multi-site operations preferred.