HR Business Partner

Jobtailor; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking an experienced HR leader to partner with leadership, align HR strategy with business goals, and drive organizational performance through effective employee relations, talent management, and change initiatives.

You will provide HR leadership, manage projects, support performance reviews, succession planning, and development, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required
• Minimum of three or more years of experience in Human Resources or managing employee situations in response to business needs
• Demonstrated business focus, business acumen, process orientation, and experience driving change
• Project management ownership and ability to achieve agreed results
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous strategic tasks and changing deadlines
• Advanced communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, conflict-resolution, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to align HR strategy with business goals and organizational vision
• Provide HR leadership and project management to enhance business results and performance
• Advise employees and management on HR-related issues as a trusted consultant and change agent
• Handle employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary processes, performance conversations, and policy guidance
• Develop solutions supporting succession planning, employee development, resourcing strategies, and organizational capability
• Identify skill gaps, training opportunities, mentorship needs, turnover trends, and organizational risks
• Support annual performance reviews and serve as the departmental contact for performance and reward initiatives
• Manage and communicate organizational change efforts and contribute to organizational initiatives
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment law, local regulations, and company requirements
• Conduct data analyses and provide meaningful information and recommendations
• Support onboarding and partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting strategies and information flow
• Maintain confidentiality, fair and equitable treatment, Springfield Clinic values, and the Code of Conduct
• Perform incident reporting, required training, customer service, and other assigned duties

Skills

HR Strategy Alignment

Employee Relations Management

Project Management Ownership

Advanced Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Performance Management

Succession Planning

Conflict Resolution

Training Development

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Partner with leadership to align HR strategy with business goals and organizational vision
• Provide HR leadership and project management to enhance business results and performance
• Advise employees and management on HR-related issues as a trusted consultant and change agent
• Handle employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary processes, performance conversations, and policy guidance
• Develop solutions supporting succession planning, employee development, resourcing strategies, and organizational capability
• Identify skill gaps, training opportunities, mentorship needs, turnover trends, and organizational risks
• Support annual performance reviews and serve as the departmental contact for performance and reward initiatives
• Manage and communicate organizational change efforts and contribute to organizational initiatives
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment law, local regulations, and company requirements
• Conduct data analyses and provide meaningful information and recommendations
• Support onboarding and partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting strategies and information flow
• Maintain confidentiality, fair and equitable treatment, Springfield Clinic values, and the Code of Conduct
• Perform incident reporting, required training, customer service, and other assigned duties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required
• Minimum of three or more years of experience in Human Resources or managing employee situations in response to business needs
• Demonstrated business focus, business acumen, process orientation, and experience driving change
• Project management ownership and ability to achieve agreed results
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous strategic tasks and changing deadlines
• Advanced communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, conflict-resolution, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage emotions and diffuse escalating situations professionally
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; highly organized and attentive to detail
• Sensitivity to confidential matters
• Ability to develop HR solutions and partner across Talent Management, Compensation/HRIS, Benefits, and Employee Relations
• Ability to travel as neededExperience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in HR strategy alignment, employee relations, and project management to enhance organizational performance. Proficient in developing HR solutions, managing change, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• HR Strategy Alignment
• Employee Relations Management
• Project Management Ownership
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Professional HR Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning
• Conflict Resolution
• Training Development

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Relationship Building
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• PHR
• SPHR
• SHRM-CP
• SHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

• Employee Development
• Organizational Change
• Compliance
• Talent Management
• Confidentiality

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel