People Team Business Partner

Strongpoint Partners; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Flexible PTO

Inclusive Environment

Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Strongpoint Partners is a fully remote position within the United States, with preference for candidates in the Chicago area for hybrid involvement. The People Team Business Partner will oversee HR operations, benefits administration, employee relations, HRIS, compliance, and governance as the company scales.

The role requires 5–7+ years of HR leadership, experience with mergers and acquisitions, and the ability to drive a people-first culture while ensuring regulatory and ERISA-compliant

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 2 years at a leadership or similar level.
• Proven success leading HR during rapid M&A growth and post-merger integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a decentralized, multi-entity environment.
• Strong change management, leadership coaching, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CPO and People Team to ensure delivery of a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with the CPO and CEO on human capital initiatives and KPIs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across departments, driving people strategies that support scalable growth.
• Assist the CPO with workforce planning and organizational development initiatives that position the company for long-term success.

Skills

HR leadership

M&A experience

Change management

Communication skills

Decentralized environment

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Strongpoint Partners is tech -enabled retirement services platform serving small- to mid-sized businesses with integrated retirement third party administration, recordkeeping, payroll, and HR solutions. Recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and certified as a Great Place to Work, Strongpoint offers a suite of services that prioritizes accuracy, compliance, and reduction of regulatory risk for its clients, delivered by local client success teams that understand the nuances of the markets they serve. Strongpoint Partners combines a relentless passion for service and innovation with the experience and expertise required to make retirement work for everyone. For more information, please visit: www.strongpointpartners.com .

Position Summary

The People Team Business Partner is responsible for collaborating with the CPO in building, scaling, and running the operational foundation of the People function. This role provides oversight of core People operations including benefits administration, employee relations processes, HRIS, compliance, and the day-to-day systems and workflows that support the employee lifecycle. Partnering closely with People leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the Business Partner ensures consistent, compliant, and high-quality People services across the organization, particularly during periods of growth and change.

With a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, the People Team Business Partner translates People strategy into efficient processes, clear governance, and reliable systems. This leader drives continuous improvement, operational rigor, and data integrity, while supporting a people-first culture that enables employees and leaders to thrive. The role is critical in supporting organizational scaling, change management, and integration efforts, ensuring the People function operates smoothly, effectively, and with care.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fully remote position and can be performed from anywhere within the United States. We welcome candidates from all U.S. time zones; however, preference will be given to candidates in the Chicago area who can work on a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
  • Collaborate with the CPO and People Team to ensure delivery of a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Partner with the CPO and CEO on human capital initiatives and KPIs.
  • Serve as the right hand to the Chief People Officer, helping to define and implement the HR vision aligned with business objectives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across departments, driving people strategies that support scalable growth.
  • Assist the CPO with workforce planning and organizational development initiatives that position the company for long-term success.
• M&A Integration & Culture Stewardship
  • Lead HR due diligence for acquisitions, assessing talent, culture, benefits, and compliance risks.
  • Collaborate with CPO and Integration teams to manage integration plans that respect local firm autonomy while implementing shared systems and standards.
  • Support the preservation and enhancement of a strong, collaborative culture across a distributed organization.
• Talent & Culture
  • Champion a purpose-driven, employee-focused culture grounded in accountability, equity, and results.
  • Shape and promote programs that reinforce employee engagement, belonging, recognition, and retention.
  • Establish and drive programs for onboarding, retention, and succession planning across both the platform team and partner organizations.
  • Champion DEI initiatives and employee engagement, while collaborating with the leadership development team to provide appropriate programs at all levels of the organization.
• Operations & Compliance
  • Assist CPO in guiding HR operations, including benefits, compensation, compliance, and HRIS.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory and industry-specific employment practices.
  • Standardize HR policies and procedures across a growing, multi-site operation while allowing for regional customization.
  • Ensure excellence in the execution of all HR programs and processes, including:
    • Performance management and succession planning
    • Compensation strategy and benchmarking
    • Onboarding
    • Employee relations and compliance
    • HR technology platforms and analytics
  • Drive standardization and automation of HR processes to improve efficiency and scale.
  • Manage HR metrics and analytics to measure effectiveness and inform executive decision-making.
  • Oversee compliance with employment laws and regulations, including ERISA-related requirements, where applicable.
  • Ensure integration and alignment of HR programs following mergers or acquisitions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 2 years at a leadership or similar level.
• Proven success leading HR during rapid M&A growth and post-merger integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a decentralized, multi-entity environment.
• Strong change management, leadership coaching, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a private equity–backed company, ideally with a services-based or regulated business is preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP)
• Experience with pension administration or related financial service sectors

Success Attributes

• Results-oriented mindset
• High emotional intelligence
• Collaborative leadership style with a passion for people and performance
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-change environments
• Deep commitment to employee experience and ethical operations

Pay Transparency Statement

The anticipated pay range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 annually.

At Strongpoint Partners, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program.

Our Value-Driven Employee Experience

• Flexible Workplace – Hybrid and remote options available for many roles.
• Flexible PTO – Competitive paid time off, including flexible & unlimited options.
• Inclusive Environment – A culture that values diversity, collaboration, and respect.
• Growth Opportunities – Support for ongoing learning and career development.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.

Specific benefits and programs may vary by partner and position.

As set forth in Strongpoint Partners’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.