HR Business Partner

Clearbrook; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Clearbrook is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to align talent practices with business objectives across the US. This onsite role partners with leadership, HR centers of excellence, and Shared Services to deliver HR solutions that enable a high-performing workforce.

The position requires 5+ years of HR experience, knowledge of U.S. employment laws, and strong interpersonal skills. The Chicago pay range is provided with eligibility for annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience across multiple HR disciplines.
• Experience supporting leaders and employees in a matrixed organization.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with leaders and employees to support objectives and deliver HR programs.
• Provide guidance on policies, employee relations, performance, and organization effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence and Shared Services for programs.
• Support organizational design, change management, and leadership development.
• Assist in talent reviews, succession planning, and internal mobility.
• Coach leaders on people management and workplace issues.
• Support HR program delivery across talent acquisition, compensation, performance, and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Skills

HR fundamentals

Employee relations

Organizational development

Performance management

Talent management

Change management

HR policy guidance

People analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (US laws)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Company

Shared Services
Argo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence.

Job Description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) works closely with U.S. business leaders and employees to align talent and people practices with business objectives. The HRBP supports organizational success by fostering an engaged, collaborative, and high-performing workforce while providing guidance on talent, organizational, and employee-related matters. This role partners with business leaders, employees, HR Centers of Excellence (Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management), and Shared Services to deliver effective HR solutions that support business goals. The HRBP also helps ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and HR practices across all locations. This is an onsite position.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnership

• Build effective partnerships with leaders and employees to support business objectives and promote a positive employee experience.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, workforce matters, employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services to deliver consistent and effective HR programs and services.

Organizational Development & Design

• Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness and team performance.
• Partner with business leadership to support organizational design initiatives, including changes to structures, processes, and ways of working.

Change Management

• Support leaders through organizational growth and change by providing guidance, tools, and resources related to communication planning, change readiness, problem solving, and team effectiveness.
• Assist in implementing change management initiatives that support business and workforce objectives.

Talent Management

• Partner with Talent Management & Organizational Development to support talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and employee growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify development opportunities, address talent needs, and support internal mobility efforts.
• Contribute to strategies that attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent.

Coaching & Employee Support

• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on people management, employee development, team dynamics, and organizational issues.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees by providing support, guidance, and resolution of workplace concerns when appropriate.
• Partner with Talent Management to support initiatives that enhance leadership and manager effectiveness.

HR Program Delivery

• Support the implementation and execution of key HR programs and processes, including talent acquisition, compensation planning, performance management, employee engagement, training and development, and other talent initiatives.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services to ensure programs are delivered effectively and aligned with business needs.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to support recruiting, selection, and onboarding activities.
• Help ensure staffing needs are met through effective workforce planning and talent acquisition practices.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Address employee relations matters in a timely, fair, and consistent manner, including performance concerns, disciplinary issues, and workplace conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.

Learning & Development

• Support and facilitate HR-related training and development initiatives as needed.
• Promote employee and leadership development opportunities that strengthen organizational capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated knowledge across multiple HR disciplines.
• HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or equivalent employee-facing HR experience preferred.
• Experience supporting leaders and employees in a matrixed or complex business environment.
• Working knowledge of talent management, employee relations, organizational development, and performance management practices.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and consulting skills.
• Ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.

The base salary range provided below is for hires in the geographic area only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

• Chicago Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Please Note

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

Benefits And Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Core Values

At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.