HR Business Partner

Addison Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is partnering with a growing organization to hire a Human Resources Business Partner in Chicago, IL. You will serve as strategic partner to leadership across multiple business units, guiding employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.

The role involves collaborating with HR and legal teams, driving engagement, policies, and compliance while supporting travels to various locations.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive HR experience, including 3–5 years as HRBP.
• Experience supporting multiple locations across states.
• Willingness to travel about one week per month.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and compliance.
• Ability to coach leaders and conduct investigations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance strategic HR with hands-on support.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, multi-location environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to improve workplace culture, strengthen communication, increase engagement, and support employee retention.
• Advise leadership on organizational changes, staffing strategies, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Review HR data and workforce trends to identify opportunities for improved policies, programs, and employee support.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance concerns, employee development, disciplinary matters, and career progression.
• Lead investigations into complex employee relations issues, ensuring concerns are addressed fairly, objectively, and appropriately.
• Support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations while helping minimize organizational risk.
• Interpret HR policies and provide practical recommendations to leaders on employee-related matters.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues and legal partners to develop solutions that address business needs and employee concerns.
• Assist with employment-related decisions involving new hires, promotions, transfers, and other workforce changes.
• Identify training and development opportunities, support leadership coaching, and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives.
• Travel to various business locations as needed to support leaders, employees, and HR initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Workforce planning

Organizational development

Coaching leaders

Investigations

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Industry: Bio Research

Location (city, state): Chicago, IL

Pay: $50-65hr.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Addison Group is partnering with a growing organization seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support multiple business units and locations. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with leadership, navigating complex employee relations matters, and developing people-focused strategies that support business growth.

Job Description:

The Human Resources Business Partner will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational development. This individual will collaborate with leadership and HR teams to implement effective people strategies, strengthen employee engagement, and ensure HR practices align with business goals and employment regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with managers and employees to improve workplace culture, strengthen communication, increase engagement, and support employee retention.


• Advise leadership on organizational changes, staffing strategies, workforce planning, and succession planning.


• Review HR data and workforce trends to identify opportunities for improved policies, programs, and employee support.


• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance concerns, employee development, disciplinary matters, and career progression.


• Lead investigations into complex employee relations issues, ensuring concerns are addressed fairly, objectively, and appropriately.


• Support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations while helping minimize organizational risk.


• Interpret HR policies and provide practical recommendations to leaders on employee-related matters.


• Collaborate with HR colleagues and legal partners to develop solutions that address business needs and employee concerns.


• Assist with employment-related decisions involving new hires, promotions, transfers, and other workforce changes.


• Identify training and development opportunities, support leadership coaching, and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives.


• Travel to various business locations as needed to support leaders, employees, and HR initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally including 3–5 years in an HR Business Partner capacity.


• Experience supporting multiple locations and/or employees across multiple states is required.


• Ability and willingness to travel approximately one week per month upon conversion to a permanent position.


• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and employment compliance.


• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders, resolve sensitive workplace concerns, and conduct thorough investigations.


• Excellent communication, problem-solving, relationship-building, and organizational skills.


• Ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with hands‑on employee and management support.


• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment while managing competing priorities across multiple locations.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.