Sr. HR Business Partner

Davita Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

DaVita Inc. is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role involves strategic HR partnership with senior leadership to enhance performance and employee experience through effective HR initiatives. Candidates should bring at least 5 years of progressive HR experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven HRBP Experience with a minimum of 5 years in a HR Business Partner role.
• Deep knowledge of HR policies and employment laws.
• Experience leading HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on HR matters.
• Conduct thorough investigations and resolve employee relations issues.
• Lead change management initiatives to optimize HR practices.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Building

Communication

Education

5+ years of progressive HR experience

Job description

Posting Type

Hybrid

Job Overview

We're a high-performing, dynamic and fast-paced organization, where ownership and proactiveness are key. As a Senior HRBP, you'll partner with the Product and Engineering senior leadership teams (Director/VP level) to align HR strategy with business goals. By building strong relationships and understanding your business units, you'll drive HR initiatives that elevate performance and the overall employee experience at Relativity.

Job Description and Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Delivery

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing hands-on HR support in performance management, talent development, employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their priorities, translate them into HR plans, and execute those plans with speed and precision.

• Lead change management efforts-designing and implementing people-focused initiatives that enhance agility and performance.

Proactive Process Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance HR practices (policies, processes, tools) and lead projects to drive those improvements end to end.

• Research and leverage HR trends and best practices to introduce new programs or refine existing ones-always looking for ways to raise the bar.

Talent Management & Leadership Coaching

• Coach leaders on fostering a high-engagement culture, promoting career growth, and building strong succession pipelines.

• Partner with leaders to assess current and future talent needs.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Conduct thorough, fair investigations and resolve complex employee relations issues-applying strong judgment to balance employee advocacy with business needs.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements; partner with legal or external counsel as needed.

Team & Cross-Functional Contribution

• Actively participate in HRBP team meetings and cross-functional HR initiatives-sharing best practices, providing input on HR projects, and continuously improving our HR operating model.

• Contribute to a collaborative HR culture: communicate openly, share insights, and coach peers when opportunities arise.

What You Bring

Proven HRBP Experience

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a full-cycle HR Business Partner role supporting managers and senior leaders.

• Demonstrated track record of driving HR initiatives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Strong HR Expertise

• Deep knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and HR best practices-able to apply them pragmatically.

• Experience leading change management and HR transformation projects from concept through implementation.

Analytical & Solution-Oriented Mindset

• Excellent problem-solving skills: able to analyze complex situations, think creatively, and recommend practical solutions that balance short- and long-term implications.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle competing priorities while meeting tight deadlines.

Relationship & Communication Skills

• Outstanding influencer: builds credibility quickly with stakeholders at all levels, from individual contributors to executives.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication-able to distill complex HR topics into clear, actionable guidance.

Self-Starter with Ownership Mentality

• Proactive, motivated, and able to work independently: you anticipate needs, take initiative, and deliver without waiting to be told.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and change-a quick learner who thrives in a growing organization.

Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.

This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.

The expected salary range for this role is between following values:

$112,000 and $168,000

The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position.