Employee Success Business Partner

Aldridge Electric; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Identity Protection

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aldridge Electric is seeking an Employee Success Business Partner to join our Talent Management team in Libertyville, IL. You will serve as a trusted advisor, aligning people strategies with business goals and supporting onboarding, compliance, benefits, and engagement across a dedicated business unit.

You will engage with stakeholders to foster a collaborative and productive culture. As part of the team, you will design onboarding, ensure legal compliance, manage benefits enrollments, lead

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a People Partner or HRBP role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR preferred; other degrees considered.
• Working knowledge of US HR laws including union workforce.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Proficient with HRIS systems and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with aligned Business Unit Management.
• Guide on policies, culture and values to support growth and engagement.
• Manage onboarding for union and non-union hires.
• Design and facilitate New Hire Orientation and Aldridge 101; oversee onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws (I-9, background checks, etc.).
• Manage benefits programs and enrollments (health, vision, dental, life, disability, 401(k)).
• Lead wellness, outreach, and ethical programs; sponsor leaders.
• Advise on relocation and travel arrangements.
• Educate on FMLA and LOA processing.
• Conduct exit interviews and termination processing.
• Assist payroll with employment verification requests, PTO payouts, etc.
• Conduct regular employee check-ins and identify trends; propose improvements.
• Advise on team structure and talent decisions.
• Foster change management and pulse surveys; guide post-survey action plans.
• Manage Tier One Employee Relations cases.
• Sponsor Recognition strategies and Applaud system.
• Run ad hoc and quarterly reports with data-driven guidance.
• Advocate the Aldridge Way and Core Values daily.

Skills

HRBP experience

Stakeholder influence

Policy & compliance knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR

Tools

HRIS

Google Suite

Job description

Employee Success Business Partner

What we are looking for:

Aldridge is seeking anEmployee Success Business Partner to join our dynamic and energetic Talent Management team!

Serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders, the Employee Success Business Partner (ESBP) aligns people strategies with business goals. Supporting a dedicated branch of the company, the ESBP is the primary point of contact regarding Onboarding (union and corporate), Employment Compliance, Benefits and Wellness, People Operations and Engagement. The ESBP engages closely with cross functional stakeholders, managers and team members to build a collaborative and productive culture.

What you'll do:

• Develop relationships and partnership with aligned Business Unit Management
• Provide guidance on company policies, procedures, culture and values to support team development, growth and engagement
• Manage the processing of union and non union hiring (HRIS data entry, Onboarding Plans, etc)
• Design and facilitate New Hire Orientation and Aldridge 101; oversee field onboarding
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws, including I-9 (E-Verify), background and drug screen, H-1B Visa, etc.
• Manage employee benefit programs and enrollments (annual and adhoc), including group health, vision, dental, life, accident, disability and 401K
• Lead and collaborate on people-focused projects including wellness, outreach, and ethical programs; engage in regular sponsorship with leaders
• Consult on unique team member needs surrounding relocation and travel agreements
• Educate and initiate FMLA and LOA processing, ensuring a compliant and seamless experience
• Conduct exit interviews, prepare termination packages and process and facilitate terminations
• Assist payroll with employment verification requests, PTO payouts, etc
• Conduct regularly scheduled employee check ins and identify trends and people related needs; propose and implement strategies and programs to improve talent position
• Advise on team structure, workforce transitions, and talent decisions
• Foster change management focused on Business unit performance and engagement; conduct pulse surveys; guide leaders in action planning post bi-annual engagement survey
• Manage Tier One Employee Relations cases including investigations, documentation and escalation
• Sponsor Recognition strategies and the Applaud system to shape a positive and high performance culture
• Run ad hoc and quarterly reports and metrics and provide data driven guidance on opportunities and challenges
• Advocate the Aldridge Way and a representative of the Aldridge Core Values through every day interactions

Who you are:

• 5+ years of experience in a People Partner or HR Business Partner position
• Bachelor's Degree in HR preferred, other degrees considered, with functional HR experience
• Working knowledge of HR practices and the laws governing employment and fair treatment of employees in the United States, including union workforce
• Proven ability to connect with and influence business leaders, stakeholders and team members
• Current understanding of benefit plans including health, financial and wellness
• Commitment to a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Experience communicating professionally and timely with all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with a commitment to compliance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, with an innovative spirit
• Desire for continuous learning and development
• Travel on occasion to support job sites and company events
• Professional HR Certification (PHR or SHRM-CP)
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Google Suite, a plus

Who we are:

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.

Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

What we offer:

The annual base pay for this role is between $90,000.00 - 125,000.00. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.