Human Resources Business Partner Responsibilities:
- Oversee HR support for a client group of 400+ employees, including exempt, non-exempt, hourly, and salaried populations.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational design, talent strategy, succession planning, and workforce effectiveness.
- Partner with operations and functional leaders to align HR initiatives with business priorities and manufacturing objectives.
- Analyze workforce trends, turnover, engagement, and talent metrics to recommend solutions and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead talent review, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development initiatives.
- Identify skill gaps and partner with leaders to implement training and development programs.
- Support internal mobility and career pathing strategies to retain and grow top talent.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and performance coaching.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with deep expertise in California labor laws, wage and hour regulations, leave laws, and workplace policies.
- Mitigate organizational risk through sound judgment and proactive employee relations practices.
- Lead engagement strategies that strengthen employee experience, inclusion, retention, and morale.
- Partner with leaders to build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and recognition.
- Support change management and communication strategies during organizational changes.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and Learning teams to deliver integrated HR solutions.
- Support workforce planning in a manufacturing environment including shift-based populations and labor needs.
Human Resources Business Partner Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders.
- Experience supporting a population of at least 400 employees in a multi-state capacity required.
- Deep knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated success driving strategic HR initiatives across talent, engagement, development, and organizational effectiveness.
- Strong employee relations background with experience conducting investigations and resolving complex workplace issues.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Dayforce preferred.
Compensation: $100k- 130k + 10% bonus eligibility
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k match
Location: Chicago, 3 days on-site, 2 days remote
If you match the requirements of the job and are interested in being considered, apply today!
Rachel Holmes
Principal, LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.