People Business Partner

Company Overview Hilco Global, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, is a diversified financial services company that delivers integrated professional services and capital solutions that help clients maximize value and drive performance across the retail, commercial industrial, real estate, manufacturing, brand and intellectual property sectors, and more. Hilco Global provides a range of customized solutions to healthy, stressed, and distressed companies to resolve complex situations and enhance long-term enterprise value. Hilco Global works to deliver the best possible result by aligning interests with clients and providing strategic advice and, in many instances, the capital required to complete the deal. Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has more than 810 professionals operating on four continents. Position The People Business Partner (PBP) serves as a strategic advisor and performance consultant to business leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives. This role partners closely with leaders, employees, People Centers of Expertise (COEs), and People Operations/Shared Services to deliver effective solutions across the employee experience. This role will serve as the primary HR point of contact for an assigned employee group at Hilco Global and will work to provide guidance and support on specific employee relations, performance management, talent planning and acquisition, learning and upskilling, wellbeing, and employee engagement matters. The PBP ensures that talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness drive sustainable business performance. Business Partnership Build trusted relationships with employees and leadership, serving as a sounding board, coach, and driving sound recommendations to foster engagement and retention. Develop deep business acumen to assigned areas, and drive people strategies that create strong conditions for group performance success. Working to identify opportunities within groups for stronger workforce planning, succession management, organizational design, and leadership development, and partnering with People COE’s on execution. Developing analytics and corresponding business metrics/reporting in the areas of People initiatives (e.g. turnover, representation, engagement, succession depth, and talent pipelines), and provide insights to influence business decisions. Work creatively to support employee relations concerns, in partnership with COE’s and legal, ensuring fairness, compliance, and alignment with company policies and values. Alignment with People Centers of Excellence (COE) Collaborate and drive COE initiatives within assigned business groups, such as performance management, liaising with the Comp Committee regarding annual merit and bonus processes, promotion processes, adherence to compliance requirements, talent acquisition and talent planning, and promoting benefits and wellbeing campaigns. Support employee experience and relations matters in partnership with (internal and external) Legal, Compliance, and People Operations, ensuring fairness, compliance, and alignment with company values. Act as an advocate for employees while balancing business needs and organizational goals. Change Management Delivery Lead change management efforts to support organizational transformation, including communication planning and employee readiness. Champion and help define Hilco 2.0 company culture, inclusion, and engagement initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business discipline, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field required or commensurate experience; master’s degree a plus 5+ years of progressive People/HR experience in the financial services industry (professional services, asset management, capital solutions, or investment banking) with at least 3 years in a client-facing business partner or advisory role. Certifications in HR (i.e., PHR, SPHR, etc.) and/or business field is a plus but not required. Experience influencing senior leaders and driving organizational change. Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business data into People insights. Excellent negotiating, communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills. Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday HCM experience preferred) and other HR technologies. Strong knowledge of HR/People disciplines, including HR analytics, workforce planning, succession management, talent development, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and compensation, and experience working across all levels of leadership. Position will be based in Northbrook, IL and works a hybrid work schedule (3 days per week in office during normal business hours). Annual base salary gross: $120,000-$130,000. The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end of Hilco’s salary for this position based on geography. Actual base salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. The base pay is one component of Hilco’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include cash bonuses, long term incentives, health insurance, accident and life insurance, and retirement benefits. Hilco Global is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered on merits and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender, veteran, or disability status. Hilco Global strives to comply with all applicable local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, Hilco Global is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Hilco Global ( is a privately held diversified financial services company and the world's preeminent authority on maximizing the value of assets for both healthy and distressed companies. Hilco Global financial services leverage a unique blend of deep restructuring and advisory experience with capital solutions and principal investing. Hilco Global delivers customized solutions to undervalued, high potential companies to resolve complex and stressed situations and enhance long-term enterprise value. Hilco Global operates as a holding company comprised of over twenty specialized business units that work to help companies understand the value of their assets and as needed monetize the value. Hilco Global has almost four decades of a successful track record of acting as an advisor, agent, investor and/or principal in any transaction. Hilco Global works to deliver the best possible result by aligning interests with clients and providing them strategic insight, advice, and, in many instances, the capital required to complete the deal. Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has 900 professionals operating on five continents and has large offices located in Boston, Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia within the USA. View our privacy policy here: