HR Business Partner - Midwest Region

iSolved HCM; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

isolved is seeking an HR Business Partner to support selected Midwest business units. The role acts as a trusted advisor to senior management, delivering HR services, recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, training, and development.

You will partner across functions to drive HR strategy and manage a team of HR professionals. The role emphasizes change leadership, strategic partnering, and delivering high-impact HR programs aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience with a focus on business partnering.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into HR actions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR programs, solutions, and support on both the team-wide and individual level.
• Establish strong working relationships and credibility by understanding the business and taking a strategy-driven approach.
• Translate business strategy into actionable HR strategy by identifying top HR needs for assigned units and partnering with leaders.
• Provide expertise in performance management, employee relations, coaching, learning and development, and organizational development.
• Guide first level managers on day-to-day performance management, coaching, feedback, and career development.
• Influence employee-related outcomes aligning with policies, practices, and values.
• Oversee HR support staff, set goals, and ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Manage day-to-day operations and alignment toward common goals.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Engagement/Learning & Development, Legal and others to meet talent needs.
• Provide coaching to managers on team and employee development and performance management.
• Respond to employee issues promptly, investigate, and act to ensure compliance and alignment with values.
• Support rollout of HR processes and programs such as compensation planning, mergers and acquisitions, and initiatives.
• Utilize change management to facilitate transitions and entity changes.
• Advocate for employees to promote a productive, equitable work environment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in HR delivery and programs.

Skills

People management

HR strategy

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Summary/objective

The role will serve as an HR Business Partner to selected business units within the isolved organization, with a primary focus on supporting clients and stakeholders in the Midwest region. This is a highly influential role, and the ability to act as a change agent and trusted advisor to senior management teams are key attributes for success. Management and delivery of HR services with a strong emphasis on recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, training and development. Flexibility and the willingness to partner and reach across organizational boundaries are also critically meaningful.

Core Job Duties

• Deliver HR programs, solutions, and support on both the team-wide and individual level.
• Establish strong working relationships and credibility by developing a sound knowledge of the business and demonstrating a strategic focus and results-oriented approach.
• Translate business strategy into actionable HR strategy by identifying highest priority HR needs for assigned business units. Meet those needs through effective partnering with business leaders and collaboration with the HR Business Partner team.
• Provide expertise and one-on-one employee support in the following areas: performance management, employee relations, management coaching, learning and development, and organizational development.
• Guide first level managers on day-to-day performance management to ensure employees receive coaching, feedback, and career development.
• Influence employee-related outcomes which further the goals of the business, utilizing HR expertise, knowledge of the company's policies, practices and procedures, and established credibility and respect.
• Oversee HR support employee(s) including HR Manager(s), HR Generalist(s), HR Associate(s) and HR Coordinator(s),set goals for the team, and ensure those goals are met on time and within budget.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the team and ensure everyone is working together towards a common goal.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Engagement/Learning & Development, Legal and other functions to assist managers in identifying and meeting talent needs.
• Provide effective coaching to managers related to team and employee development, and the management of employee performance to achieve targeted business goals.
• Respond promptly to employee issues and complaints, investigate, and follow up as needed, taking appropriate actions to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company values.
• Support the roll out and implementation of HR processes and programs such as annual compensation planning, mergers and acquisitions, and special projects and initiatives.
• Utilize change management expertise to facilitate, plan and manage transitions, from management reporting and entity changes.
• Assist employees and advocate when appropriate to promote a productive, equitable, and enjoyable work environment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the delivery and management of HR services and programs to business units.
• Strive for excellence in both personal and team processes and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related human resources experience.
• Prior experience managing and leading teams.
• Well-developed and demonstrable business acumen with ability to apply knowledge with confidence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates and lead complex projects.
• Proven effective planning and priority setting.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet competing deadlines in an organized manner.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Excel and PowerPoint.

About isolved

isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM (Human Capital Management) technology. Our solutions are delivered directly or through our partner network to more than five million employees and 145,000 employers - who use them every day to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Our HCM platform, isolved People Cloud, seamlessly connects and manages the employee journey across talent management, HR & payroll, workforce management and engagement management functions. No matter the industry, we help high-growth organizations employ, enable and empower their workforce by transforming employee experience for a better today and a better tomorrow. For more information, visit www.isolvedhcm.com.

isolved is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. isolved is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you are smart and good at what you do, come as you are. Visit www.isolvedhcm.com/careers for more information regarding our incredible culture and focus on our employee experience. Visit www.isolvedeebenefits.com for a comprehensive list of our employee total rewards offerings.