Regional HR People/Business Partner

Kennicott 1881; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Regional HR People/Business Partner to drive talent acquisition and employee engagement across multiple locations. This mid-senior level role encompasses full-spectrum HR responsibilities, from hiring and compliance to employee relations. Join them to enhance HR practices and support branch teams in a dynamic, hybrid environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

ESOP & profit-sharing

Opportunity to shape the HR function

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR generalist and recruiting experience required.
• Multi-site HR support experience preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly to assigned branches.

Responsibilities

• Lead full cycle recruiting for recurring roles at assigned branches.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee concerns and complaints.
• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance on policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

HR best practices knowledge

Coaching techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP)

Tools

Paycom or similar HRIS

Job description

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The Regional People Partner (RPP) is a field-embedded HR leader who supports approximately seven branch locations on both a tactical and strategic level. This role is responsible for the full spectrum of HR generalist functions — from hiring to employee relations to compliance — and serves as the frontline HR advisor for managers and employees. The RPP collaborates closely with business leaders to drive a high-performance, engaged workforce while ensuring policy alignment and operational consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition (30%)

• Lead full cycle recruiting for recurring roles at assigned branches
• Partner with managers to create tailored sourcing and selection strategies
• Manage job postings, interview scheduling, and offer coordination
• Support onboarding processes and new hire setup
  
  

Employee Relations & Coaching (25%)

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, complaints, or conflicts
• Advise managers on performance issues, improvement plans, and progressive discipline
• Conduct exit interviews and track trends to inform retention strategies
  
  

HR Support & Partnership (25%)

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance on policies, procedures, tools and benefits
• Build trusted relationships with location leaders and staff
• Support compliance with handbook policies, labor laws, and local practices
• Partner on manager development efforts and coaching
• Partner with ESOP reps to drive the meaning of employee ownership
  
  

Compliance, Safety, Systems & Processes (20%)

• Assist with Paycom usage and data accuracy
• Complete regular audits and paperwork consistency checks
• Coordinate safety training and incident reporting
• Monitor legal compliance in multiple states regarding employment law
• Promote a culture of accountability and safety first thinking
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of HR generalist and recruiting experience
• Multi-site HR support experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and coaching techniques
• Experience with Paycom or similar HRIS
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to travel regularly to assigned branches
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• ESOP & profit-sharing
• Collaborative, values-driven culture
• Opportunity to shape and grow the HR function from the ground up
• A chance to make real impact in the employee experience
  
  

This is a hybrid role.

Join our team as a Regional People Partner and help elevate our people practices while supporting the heart of our business: our branch teams

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Wholesale

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