Director, Human Capital Business Partner Lead

Guidehouse; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Human Capital Business Partner Director to align HR strategies with business goals and enhance employee development. This role involves managing employee relations, coaching, and collaborating with senior leadership across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR and strong strategic skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience as a Human Capital Business Partner.
• Proficiency in HR data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations and ensure legal compliance.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition for staffing and talent management.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Analytical Skills

Communication

Relationship-Building

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

Job Family: Human Capital Business Partners

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do

The Human Capital Business Partner Director acts as a strategic partner to leaders across the organization, collaborating on workforce management and organizational effectiveness. You will work with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, focusing on employee development, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, performance, and employee relations across multiple U.S. locations. Additionally, you will coordinate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver value-added services that support business objectives.

Your responsibilities include managing employee relations, interpreting policies, ensuring legal compliance, coaching and mentoring, and driving employee engagement. You will also partner with Talent Acquisition to support staffing and talent management efforts and act as a change agent to facilitate organizational evolution.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business or Human Resources
• At least 10 years of experience as a Human Capital Business Partner in a large or mid-size multi-site organization
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrix environment
• Knowledge of legal compliance and HR policies
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in HR data analysis and reporting, including advanced Excel skills
• Experience with shared service delivery models is preferred
• Ability to develop creative talent solutions aligned with business needs

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Workday experience
• SHRM- S/CP or S/PHR Certification

The annual salary range for this position is $155,000 - $259,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

What We Offer

Guidehouse provides a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salary and benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Be cautious of scams; all legitimate communication will come from official Guidehouse email domains.