Lead HR Partner: Strategy, Growth & People Experience

WhiteCap Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Insurance firm seeks a Lead HR Business Partner to align talent and people practices with business goals, fostering an engaged, high-performing workforce while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

The role involves partnering with leaders across the organization to support talent reviews, development, and workforce planning in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10 years of progressive HR experience across multiple disciplines, ideally in Insurance or Financial Services.
• Experience in a matrixed or complex business environment preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Build partnerships to support business objectives and enhance employee experience through HR guidance.
• Organizational Development: Identify and implement opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Change Management: Guide leaders through growth and change initiatives.
• Talent Management: Support talent reviews, succession planning, and employee development.
• Coaching & Employee Support: Offer coaching on people management and serve as a trusted employee resource.
• HR Program Delivery: Implement HR programs aligned with business needs.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Assist with recruiting, selection, and onboarding activities.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Manage employee relations and ensure legal compliance.
• Learning & Development: Facilitate training to enhance organizational capability.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Organizational development

Change management

Talent management

Coaching & employee support

HR program delivery

Talent acquisition

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Unknown Insurance firm seeks a Lead HR Business Partner to align talent and people practices with business goals, fostering an engaged, high-performing workforce while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

The role involves partnering with leaders across the organization to support talent reviews, development, and workforce planning in a fast-growing environment.