HR Business Partner

beneschlaw; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Benesch is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide on-the-ground HR support to two offices, handling employee relations, performance management, coaching, and development.

You will partner with HR leadership, drive talent strategy, assist with hiring, onboarding, investigations, and compliance, while promoting an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; SHRM/HRCI preferred.
• Minimum seven years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting multiple offices and functions.
• Strong employee relations, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office; credible handling of confidential information.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Advise office leadership on employee relations and talent strategy.
• Partner with HR leadership to execute firmwide initiatives.
• Drive organizational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Guide managers through performance management and coaching.
• Support hiring, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Conduct new hire check-ins and exit interviews.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across offices.
• Collaborate with Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, and L&D.
• Participate in firmwide HR programs.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching

Performance management

Communication

Credibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

SHRM/HRCI certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Do you thrive on being the point person to others and assisting them with their questions, concerns, needs, and helping them to develop, grow, and succeed? Do you have solid experience providing human resources support to multiple locations with employee relations, coaching, and performance management? Do you find excitement in being the "on the ground" HR support to an organization’s employees? Then this HR Business Partner opportunity is the position for you! Benesch is looking for someone to join our HR team and provide support to two specific locations to help Benesch’s staff with their HR needs and help them reach their professional goals.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a trusted advisor to office leadership and department managers on employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, engagement, and talent strategy.
• Partners with the HR leadership team to execute firmwide HR initiatives, policies, and strategic priorities across assigned offices and departments.
• Drives organizational effectiveness initiatives by aligning talent strategies with business goals, operational needs, and employee development opportunities.
• Supports organizational change initiatives, workforce planning efforts, and department restructuring activities as needed.
• Manages employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment, ensuring consistency with Firm policies and employment practices.
• Conducts investigations related to workplace concerns and recommends appropriate resolutions in partnership with HR leadership and legal counsel when appropriate.
• Provides proactive coaching and consultation to managers regarding employee performance, conflict resolution, communication, and team effectiveness.
• Guides managers through performance management processes, including coaching conversations, performance improvement plans, and corrective action.
• Partners with leadership to identify skill and competency gaps among support staff and recommends learning and development initiatives that build capability and confidence.
• Partners with the Learning & Development Manager to identify training needs and support leadership development, employee engagement, and professional growth initiatives.
• Promotes a positive employee experience and inclusive workplace culture aligned with Firm values.
• Partners with department leaders and hiring managers in support of hiring needs including recruiting strategy, interviewing candidates, assessing fit, and providing input into hiring decisions.
• Conducts new hire check-ins at the 30, 60, and 90-day milestones for assigned departments and locations to ensure a successful integration experience, identify development needs, and foster early engagement.
• Participates in the offboarding process by conducting exit interviews, reporting on themes and trends, and supporting a smooth transition experience.
• Ensures consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices across assigned offices and departments.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and Firm policies.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues across recruiting, benefits, payroll, and learning and development to deliver exceptional internal client service.
• Participates in special projects and firmwide HR programs.

Qualifications

The Human Resources Business Partner should hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; SHRM or HRCI certification is preferred. A minimum of seven years of progressive human resources experience is required, ideally within a legal, professional services, or other matrixed environment. The HRBP will bring experience supporting multiple office locations and business functions, along with strong skills in employee relations, coaching, and performance management. They must be able to build credibility at all levels of the organization, demonstrate sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, communicate effectively, manage competing priorities, and use HRIS and Microsoft Office tools proficiently. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of discretion, sound judgment, and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information. Occasional travel between office locations is expected.

The salary range for this position is $100K to $122K.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or email Christine Watson at [e-mail].

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