HR Business Partner

Talentify; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Des Plaines is seeking an HR Business Partner to develop recruitment strategies, manage performance plans, and support talent development. This role requires strong HR expertise and the ability to foster workplace relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and a proactive approach in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resource/Talent Acquisition.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for recruitment, onboarding, and talent development.
• Resolve employee issues and mediate conflicts.
• Coordinate local training programs.

Skills

Human Resources

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a business-related field

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Job Title: HR Business Partner
Job Description

As an HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for recruitment, onboarding, and talent development to attract and retain top talent. You will play a key role in managing performance plans, resolving employee issues, analyzing data trends, and coordinating training programs to support the growth and success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for recruitment, onboarding, and talent development to attract and retain top talent.
• Implement performance management tools and manage performance plans to help employees succeed.
• Resolve employee issues and mediate conflicts to improve workplace relationships.
• Analyze data trends to gain insights and guide people-related decisions.
• Coordinate local training programs with the learning and development team.
• Conduct talent reviews to identify key employees and create development opportunities for high-potential staff, with a focus on engineering and project management skillsets.
• Organize and assist with company-sponsored events.
• Address employee questions, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create materials, manage social media, and handle internal communications for campus recruiting and the intern program.
• Develop a recruitment process for field positions, including transitioning union field workers to leadership roles.
• Provide coaching and mentoring.
• Manage networking and training programs based on specific positions.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resource/Talent Acquisition within small to mid-size companies.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a business-related field.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Expertise in human resources, talent acquisition, recruiting, and employee relations.
• Strong administrative support and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems and data entry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to engage passive talent.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Effectively manage time, multi-task, and pivot for competing priorities.
• Pay close attention to details.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

You will work in the office five days a week in Des Plaines, serving as the manager's right-hand person when she splits time between other locations. The role requires self-sufficiency and the ability to be proactive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.87/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Plaines,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.