Senior HR Business Partner

Job Title: Senior HR Business Partner (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Romeoville, Illinois

Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000 per year (Negotiable based on experience)

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in industrial technology and engineering solutions , providing high-tech equipment and process technology to essential industries worldwide. Known for a culture of innovation and operational excellence, they offer a collaborative environment where HR is viewed as a critical strategic partner. This role is a temp-to-hire opportunity, offering a pathway to a permanent career with a premier international organization.

The Role: Strategic Consultant & Advisor

We are looking for a dynamic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to align people strategy with business goals. You will act as a trusted advisor to divisional and site leaders, leading organizational effectiveness, talent management, and workforce planning.

The ideal candidate is someone who can "wear the manager hat" understanding the operational pressures leaders face while maintaining the integrity and high-impact presence of an HR expert.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Serve as the primary HR point of contact for divisional leadership, providing consultative coaching on complex people matters.
• Workforce Excellence: Lead strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning to support long-term growth.
• Team Effectiveness: Partner with leaders on engagement, retention, and team dynamics to foster a high-performance culture.
• Performance & Development: Guide performance management cycles and lead meaningful employee development conversations.
• Change Management: Facilitate smooth transitions during reorganizations or periods of rapid scaling.
• Data-Driven Influence: Leverage analytics and business insights to drive improvements in people-related business outcomes.
• Global/Local Partnership: Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and local HR teams to ensure consistent, world-class HR service delivery.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Dual Perspective: You have a history of managing teams or operations, allowing you to seamlessly pivot between a "managerial lens" and an "HR lens."
• Consistent yet Flexible: You value process and consistency but possess the professional maturity to be flexible when unique business challenges arise.
• Relationship Builder: You excel at establishing trust quickly and moving stakeholders toward a common goal.
• Analytical Mindset: You are comfortable using data to tell a story and influence executive decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years of progressive HR experience.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or multi-site operations is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Comfort: Able to navigate complex employee relations in partnership with legal and compliance teams.

Note to Candidates:

• This is a temporary-to-permanent position. Responsibilities, skills, and abilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of this global business.
• Travel to California and Wisconsin may be needed.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 Per Year