Human Resources Business Partner

LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of a global consumer goods company seeking a Human Resources Business Partner. This role will partner closely with business leaders to drive people strategies that align with operational goals, enhance organizational effectiveness, and foster a high-performing employee culture.

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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