Senior HR Business Partner at UnCommon Farms LLC – Brighton, Illinois

Join Our Team!

We’re seeking a strategic, experienced, and people-driven Senior HR Business Partner to support both UnCommon Farms’ corporate operations and our member farm partners across multiple states. This role is ideal for an HR leader who thrives in complex, multi-entity environments and enjoys blending hands-on execution with high-level advisory work.

If you’re a trusted advisor and pragmatic problem-solver with a passion for building strong people practices in diverse operational settings, this opportunity is for you.

The Team

“UNCOMMON” means being out of the ordinary—rare, extraordinary, unique. At UnCommon Farms, we are unrelenting in our pursuit to build the most valuable community of farmers in North America. Together, we empower farm families to achieve their goals and control their future.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As the Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll:

• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to UnCommon Farms leadership and member farm owners across multiple states
• Lead full-cycle HR support across the employee lifecycle, from workforce planning and recruiting through employee relations and offboarding
• Balance internal HR leadership with external member-facing HR partnership, delivering scalable and practical people solutions
• Coach leaders and owners on performance management, accountability, and organizational change
• Lead and develop HR team members, ensuring consistent, high-quality HR service delivery
• Use HR data and insights to guide decisions, reduce risk, and strengthen organizational effectiveness

What You’ll Do

Internal HR Leadership (UnCommon Farms)

• Lead day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, leave administration, and HRIS data integrity
• Manage employee relations matters and investigations with discretion and sound judgment
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, recruiting, performance management, and retention
• Oversee benefits administration and annual open enrollment in partnership with brokers
• Support compensation programs, incentives, engagement, and recognition initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain audit-ready HR records
• Provide payroll oversight to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
• Directly lead and develop the HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner(s)

External HR Business Partnership (Member Farms)

• Serve as the primary HR advisor for assigned member farms across multiple states
• Deliver full-scope HR services including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, and offboarding
• Build trusted relationships with farm owners, managers, and leadership teams
• Translate unique business needs into tailored HR strategies across diverse operational models
• Lead employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution for member operations
• Coach leaders on communication, performance, accountability, and change management
• Conduct HR audits and provide recommendations to improve compliance and reduce risk
• Share and standardize HR best practices across member operations

What We’re Looking For

• 6–10+years of progressive HR experience in HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR leadership roles
• Experience supporting multiple business units or client groups, preferably in multi-state environments
• Strong background in employee relations, investigations, and compliance
• Proven ability to coach leaders and influence at all levels
• Experience across full-cycle HR including recruiting, compensation, benefits, and performance management
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred

Why You’ll Love Working at UnCommon Farms

We believe in taking care of our team with a competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive:

• Hybrid Work Environment: This position offers a hybrid work option, combining remote work flexibility with 2 days a week in the office in Brighton, Illinois.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and more
• Peace of Mind: Company-provided long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Financial Growth: 401(k) with a 50% company match
• Time to Recharge: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 1 week of paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays
• Casual & Comfortable: Relaxed dress code
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition assistance

Competitive Compensation That Rewards Your Expertise

We offer a compensation package that reflects the scope and impact of this role.

Estimated Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 per year,
*Final offers are based on qualifications, experience, certifications, and training.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us in shaping the future of agriculture by building strong leaders, effective teams, and sustainable people practices.