Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Skokie, IL
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Work Arrangement : 100% Onsite (5 Days Per Week - This is not a hybrid or remote position.)
Compensation: $95,000-$110,000

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established manufacturing and distribution organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join their team in Skokie, IL.

This is a fully onsite position requiring five days per week in the office. The HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders while maintaining a strong presence throughout the organization, partnering closely with leaders and employees to support a fast-paced operational environment.

This role offers the opportunity to influence business decisions, coach leaders, strengthen employee engagement, and drive initiatives related to employee relations, workforce planning, organizational development, leadership development, and performance management. The ideal candidate enjoys balancing strategic HR partnership with hands-on execution and thrives in an environment where relationship building and collaboration are critical to success.

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can have a visible impact, work closely with leadership, and help shape the employee experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals and business objectives.
• Coach and advise managers on employee relations, performance management, leadership development, conflict resolution, and team effectiveness.
• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and employee development initiatives.
• Analyze workforce metrics and HR trends to identify opportunities and recommend data-driven solutions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting strategies and workforce planning efforts.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture-building initiatives.
• Lead or support organizational change management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, multi-state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues and cross-functional business partners to support strategic initiatives across the organization.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role starts with building trust and credibility across the organization. You'll be a visible HR partner who develops strong relationships with employees and leaders while confidently navigating complex situations and balancing business needs with employee advocacy.

The s uccessful candidate will:

• Build strong partnerships with leaders and employees at every level.
• Adapt their communication style to effectively engage frontline employees, supervisors, managers, and executives.
• Handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
• Coach and influence leaders while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Take a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
• Make sound, data-driven decisions while keeping people at the center of every conversation.
• Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced operational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Previous experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or HR Manager.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and federal, state, multi-state, and local employment laws.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and collaborate with leaders at all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.
• Experience utilizing HRIS systems and reporting tools.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, logistics, retail, or other operational environments is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Must be able to work onsite in Skokie, IL Monday through Friday. This is a fully onsite position and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $95,000-$110,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing organization where Human Resources is viewed as a true business partner. You'll work closely with leadership, influence key business decisions, and make a meaningful impact on employees, culture, and organizational success.

Unlike highly specialized HR roles, this position offers broad exposure across employee relations, leadership coaching, organizational development, workforce planning, talent strategy, and change management, allowing you to make a visible impact across the business.

If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving complex business challenges, and being present where the work happens, this is an excellent opportunity to continue growing your career.

PeopleShare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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