Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP)

Corporate Resources of Illinois; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public institution in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking an HR Manager to enhance workplace culture and ensure compliance with HR policies. The role involves recruitment, employee relations, and strategic HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and significant HR experience, particularly in public or unionized sectors.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Above Average PTO

Summer Hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in HR.
• Experience in public sector or unionized environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and selection processes for various positions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP)

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corporate Resources of Illinois provided pay range

This range is provided by Corporate Resources of Illinois. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

$90,000-$115,000/annually Plus Free Benefits, Above Average PTO, Summer Hours and More

We are committed to serving our community with integrity, innovation, and inclusion. As a trusted public institution, we believe that people are the heart of our mission and our Human Resources team plays a pivotal role in building a workplace where employees thrive, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Whether it's improving service delivery, strengthening diversity and equity, or leading progressive workforce strategies, we are at the forefront of modern public service. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and purpose-driven work. Here, your ideas count, your voice matters, and your HR expertise can help shape the future.

The HR Manager partners with leaders across departments to support and align HR practices with organizational goals. Areas of focus include recruitment and talent acquisition, labor relations, classification and compensation, performance management, employee engagement, compliance, and policy implementation. The HR Manager ensures that HR strategies are legally compliant, equity-driven, and supportive of a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead recruitment and selection processes for civil service, union, and non-union positions.
• Develop outreach and sourcing strategies to strengthen workforce diversity.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation for new employees to ensure a positive start and policy compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and supervisors on employee relations issues.
• Participate in labor contract negotiations, grievance resolution, and related union matters.
• Conduct investigations into workplace complaints, disciplinary issues, and misconduct.
• Conduct job classification reviews and support compensation planning.
• Provide data-informed recommendations for salary adjustments and internal equity.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations, including FLSA and pay transparency laws.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure adherence to HR policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws (e.g., ADA, FMLA, COBRA, Title VII).
• Review and revise personnel policies and employee handbooks.
• Support implementation of employee evaluation and performance improvement systems.
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs.
• Coach supervisors on best practices in team management and employee development.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HRIS workflows and improve data integrity.
• Act as a strategic partner to department heads and senior leaders on workforce planning and change initiatives.
• Represent HR in interdepartmental committees, task forces, and external partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, IPMA-HR, PHR) preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in HR.
• Experience in public sector or unionized environments strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and public sector HR practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office tools.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with occasional site visits, training, or off-site meetings.
• Some evening or weekend work may be required based on organizational needs. Ex: Job fairs, conferences, leadership development sessions etc. This could happen few times a year but not frequent.

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Lincolnshire, IL is hiring a HR Manager.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Government Relations Services and Education

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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