Strategic HR Business Partner: Talent & Change

Kirkland & Ellis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago is seeking an HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor, aligning talent strategies with business goals and collaborating with leaders and Centers of Excellence to deliver thoughtful, scalable people solutions.

You will guide performance management, workforce planning, employee relations, change management, and organizational effectiveness, using data and evolving tools to drive continuous improvement and business impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Talent Management or HR, in an advisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; SHRM/PHR/SCP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and manage sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic advisor to business leaders to align talent with goals.
• Lead workforce and succession planning, organizational design, and readiness.
• Support performance calibration, onboarding, internal mobility and career paths.
• Advise on employee relations and engagement, partnering with Legal as needed.
• Drive change management and continuous improvement with data and AI tools.

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago is seeking an HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor, aligning talent strategies with business goals and collaborating with leaders and Centers of Excellence to deliver thoughtful, scalable people solutions.

You will guide performance management, workforce planning, employee relations, change management, and organizational effectiveness, using data and evolving tools to drive continuous improvement and business impact.