Human Resources Business Partner (Chicago)

About the Firm

Our client is an established investment firm managing in Chicago, IL. This is an opportunity to join a small HR function where your work is visible and directly shapes the employee experience.

The Role

The HR Business Partner will be a hands-on generalist supporting the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding through employee relations and HR operations. This person will partner closely with investment and business leaders, manage day-to-day HR coordination, and help build scalable processes as the firm grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, employee relations, and performance matters
• Support the annual performance review and compensation cycles, including calibration materials and communications
• Partner with leadership on engagement, retention, and culture initiatives
• Advise managers on onboarding, development, and team needs
• Coordinate with external search firms and manage the campus recruiting calendar [if applicable]
• Own the candidate experience from first touch through offer and onboarding
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring a smooth experience for new hires and departing employees
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and support payroll and benefits administration
• Help administer benefits enrollment and serve as a liaison with brokers and vendors
• Keep policies, handbook, and compliance requirements current
• Support HR projects such as process improvements, policy rollouts, and firm events

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of HR experience with exposure to generalist/HRBP work, HR coordination, and recruiting
• Experience in financial services, asset management, or another professional services environment strongly preferred
• Hands-on talent acquisition experience, including managing candidates through the full process
• Working knowledge of HR best practices and employment law; PHR/SHRM-CP a plus
• Excellent discretion and judgment when handling confidential information
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Polished communicator comfortable partnering with senior leaders
• Bachelor’s degree required

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary plus discretionary bonus, with a comprehensive benefits package

The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.