Sr. Business Partner, Human Resources

1101 Primary Products Ingredients Americas LLC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Short- and long-term disability

Life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Floating days off

Parental leave for new parents

Employee resource groups

Learning & development programs

Positive, engaging culture

Job summary

Primient is seeking a Senior Business Partner, HR to collaborate with the designated business unit or site to co-create and execute a People Strategy aligned with Primient’s goals. You will work with business leaders to develop actionable HR strategies, implement programs, and provide guidance on compensation, development, training, and compliance.

The role supports integration efforts, organizational design, and change at pace, helping leaders and teams navigate complexity while driving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a broad range of HR functional areas.
• 2+ years of experience in employee relations (preferred).
• Strategic HR support for new business integration and/or M&A; leading complex change (preferred).
• 1+ years of Workday experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment: Shape and deliver people strategy that supports objectives, growth and integration priorities.
• Integration & Strategic Developments: Plan and execute people-related integration objectives (M&A, new business).
• Talent Management: Oversee onboarding and career development initiatives with Talent Acquisition.
• Change Management: Guide leaders and employees through complex change and transitions.
• Employee Relations: Address concerns, mediate conflicts and foster a positive workplace.
• Policy Development and Compliance: Create, update and ensure policies meet laws and regulations.
• Coaching and Consulting: Provide HR guidance to department leaders.
• Drive HR Initiatives and Processes: Implement HR initiatives and optimize processes.
• Drive HR KPIs: Develop and monitor KPI metrics and mitigation plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Promote inclusive hiring and engagement.

Skills

Strategic HR

M&A integrations

Change leadership

Data analysis

Workday

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Project management

DEIB advocacy

Cultural stewardship

Tools

Workday

Job description

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

The Senior Business Partner, HR, which sits within the HR department, is a mid-level HR partner who collaborates with their designated business unit or site. This role is responsible for the co-creation and execution of a business unit/site People Strategy that is aligned with both overall goals of Primient and the business unit by working with business leaders to develop actionable HR strategies, implementing effective HR programs, and providing expert guidance on topics like compensation, people development, training, and legal compliance. The role adds value by enabling effective alignment, integration and change support (including new business integration, M&A, and organizational design), helping leaders and their people manager navigate complexity, change, and ambiguity at pace.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with business leaders to shape and deliver people strategy that supports business objectives, growth, and integration priorities.
• Integration & Strategic Developments (e.g., M&A): Partner with business and HR leaders to plan and execute people-related integration objectives during strategic developments (e.g., new business integration, mergers and acquisitions), including culture, organization design, communications, and alignment of key people processes.
• Talent Management: Oversee onboarding, support career development initiatives, and collaborate with Talent Acquisition throughout the recruitment processes.
• Change Management: Support leaders and employees through complex change, ambiguity, and organizational transitions (including integration efforts) by providing guidance, clear communication, and practical tools that sustain engagement and performance.
• Employee Relations: Address employee concerns, mediate conflicts and foster a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution.
• Policy Development and Compliance: Create, update and ensure compliance with company policies and laws and regulations.
• Coaching and Consulting : Provide HR advice and guidance to department leaders, leveraging HR expertise to enhance leadership effectiveness.
• Drive HR Initiates and Processes: Collaborate with HR colleagues to implement strategic HR initiatives and optimize HR processes to support organizational goals.
• Drive HR KPIs: Partner with respective teams to develop, monitor and achieve HR KPI metrics for those groups and develop mitigation plans when needed.
• Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Promote diversity in the workplace through inclusive hiring practices and initiatives to engage and retain talent. Be a culture ambassador driving the adoption and adherence to our Primient standards.

Knowledge

• Organizational design
• Business acumen
• HR management best practices
• Compliance and labor law
• HR Investigations
• HR policies and procedures

Skills

• Strategic HR partnership; new business integration/M&A; complex change leadership
• Data analysis & interpretation
• Time management & prioritization
• Relationship building and development
• Cultural sensitivity
• Project management
• Conflict management
• Critical thinking
• Excellent verbal & written communications
• Influential leadership
• Group facilitation
• Mindsets Strategic & future focused
• Comfort with ambiguity; integration-minded
• Accessible
• Committed to DEIB
• Resilient
• Empathetic
• Cultural Stewardship

About You

Required and Preferred Work Experience 5+ years of work experience in a broad range of HR functional areas (required) 2+ years of experience in employee relation (preferred) Strategic HR support for new business integration and/or M&A; leading complex change (preferred) 1+ years of Workday experience (preferred)

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $110,965.60 - $166,448.40 and is bonus eligible. Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
• Career Path & Culture

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.