HR Business Partner Manager

C.H. Robinson Worldwide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking an HR Business Partner Manager to support Enterprise Strategy & Innovation and RMS teams.

In this role, you will partner with business leadership to align HR initiatives with business strategy, focus on talent and leadership development, and influence decisions through effective facilitation and collaboration across the organization. You will leverage people management tools and COEs to drive organizational effectiveness, culture, and DE&I initiatives while navigating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working directly with senior and/or executive level leaders.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestically and internationally).
• Master’s degree preferred; SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive and senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives and drive organizational success.
• Influence workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies for long-term growth.
• Lead talent management initiatives including succession planning and leadership development.
• Coach leaders on performance management and employee development.
• Use workforce analytics and industry benchmarks to inform strategic decisions.
• Drive change management and communication strategies supporting initiatives and transitions.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to enhance engagement, culture, and performance.
• Advise leaders on team effectiveness and strategic talent decisions.

Skills

Executive coaching

Leadership collaboration

HR strategy

Change management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

C.H. Robinson is seeking an HR Business Partner Manager to support our Enterprise Strategy & Innovation and Technology, and Robinson Managed Solutions (RMS) teams. In this individual contributor role you will support business leaders to impact and influence business strategy, people initiatives, and aide our leadership team to be effective in a changing environment. You will leverage people management tools and resources to align with business goals and personal development. You will partner directly with business leadership to understand their business needs, focusing on talent and leadership development, and facilitating alignment of HR initiatives and business strategy through partnership with HR Centers of Expertise. Your ability to navigate "the grey" and drive groups to make timely decisions through effective facilitation and communication skills will set you up for success in this role, as well as your ability to collaborate across groups and influence all levels of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with executive and senior leaders as a trusted advisor to align people strategies with business objectives and drive organizational success
• Influence workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies that enable long-term business growth and transformation
• Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning, talent reviews, calibration sessions, and leadership development programs
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, career growth, and organizational effectiveness
• Use workforce analytics, talent metrics, and industry benchmarks to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and inform strategic decisions
• Drive change management and communication strategies that support business initiatives, organizational changes, and workforce transitions
• Collaborate with leaders and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to develop and implement solutions that enhance employee engagement, culture, and business performance
• Facilitate leadership assessment and development through feedback processes, talent evaluations, and targeted development planning
• Advise leaders on team effectiveness, performance improvement, and strategic talent decisions to strengthen organizational capability
• Champion an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture by partnering with leaders to advance employee experience and DE&I initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources or related degree
• Minimum 6 years of progressive HR experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience working directly with senior and/or executive level leaders
• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting a global business population
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestically and internationally)
• Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification
• Previous Human Resource Business Partner experience
• Experience working in the technology industry
• Demonstrated experience consulting, influencing without authority, effectively resolving conflict, and thriving in a fast-paced, decentralized, matrixed, global environment
• Demonstrated understanding of financial considerations, including budgets, P&L, etc.
• Proven track record of success in developing and coaching others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to the appropriate audience
• Strong strategic orientation, business savvy, critical thinking skills, and ability to evaluate broad impacts of work
• Strong strategic planning, problem solving/critical thinking skills, and ability to execute plan
• Recognized organizational skills and ability to manage competing, high priority demands during times of organizational change
• Excellent planning and project management skills with strong ability to effectively manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, including executives
• Ability to motivate and encourage change, able to get positive results in a very large, dispersed organization

Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Compensation Range

$84,800.00 - $191,000.00

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

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Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong.

Equal Opportunity C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace.

We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

EOE\Disabled\Veteran

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
• Enhanced Fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid observed holidays
• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees - no accruals and no caps.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Charitable Giving Match Program
• 401(k) with 6% company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek.

Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.