Sr. Human Resources Business Partner, Midwest and Southwest Commercial (Hybrid)

Feeser's Food Distributors; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HR Business Partner to influence business strategy and enhance organizational performance. This role involves building trusted relationships with leadership, advising on talent strategies, and supporting transformational change initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of HR experience, including a strong background in project management and strategic influence. Join a dynamic team focused on fostering a positive culture of engagement and inclusion, where your contributions will drive organizational success across multiple states.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in exempt-level HR, with at least 5 years as an HR Business Partner.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems; understanding of labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Builds trusted relationships with mid to senior-level clients, proactively recommending solutions.
• Advises leaders on developing strategies to enhance organizational capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Strategic influence

Business acumen

Agility

Results-driven

Decision-making

Organizational savvy

Adaptability to ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office

HR systems

Job description

Overview

Partners with business/functional leaders at mid to senior levels to influence the design and execution of business strategy by providing consultative support and leadership. Translates business plans into talent and organizational strategies, focusing on building organizational capability and performance. Collaborates with HR Centers of Excellence and Service Center to ensure optimal HR services. This role supports a Commercial Sales client group across 26 states in the Midwest and Southwest US, with hub locations in Dallas, Wood Dale (IL), and Lenexa (KS).

Responsibilities

1. Business Relationships

• Builds trusted relationships with mid to senior-level clients, proactively recommending solutions
• Participates actively in leadership teams, influencing and challenging others
• Maintains understanding of current and future business trends, internal and external
• Provides coaching and guidance to leadership

Strategy & Planning

• Advises leaders on developing and executing strategies to enhance organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes
• Translates business plans into talent and organizational plans, contributing to People Strategy including organizational redesign, workforce planning, total rewards, succession planning, and employee engagement
• Supports transformational change initiatives with consulting, guidance, and frameworks for change management
• Ensures leadership pipeline and succession plans are in place
• Collaborates with HR Centers of Excellence and Service Center to align services with business needs
• Uses outcome-based metrics to identify trends and influence business decisions

Business Outcomes

• Ensures strong leadership teams and participates in senior talent recruitment
• Drives organizational performance through productivity, quality, and service metrics
• Fosters a positive culture emphasizing engagement, diversity, and inclusion
• Creates a high-performance work environment that attracts talent and delivers results

Qualifications

1. Experience: 8-10 years in exempt-level HR, with at least 5 years as an HR Business Partner
2. Education: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
3. Knowledge: Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems; understanding of labor laws
4. Skills: Project management, analytical skills, leadership, strategic influence, business acumen, agility, results-driven, decision-making, organizational savvy, adaptability to ambiguity

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EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets