23 Human Resources Business Partner Jobs in Chicago, IL
Affinity Group is Hiring a Human Resources Business Partner Near Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the success of Affinity Group? We're seeking a passionate and experienced HR Business Partner to support our growing Midwest team. As a trusted, consultative advisor to regional leadership, you'll play a crucial part in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, fostering a culture of high performance, and driving employee engagement. Reporting to the Regional Human Resources Manager, this position will be based out of our Chicago, Illinois office.
Who We Are:
Your Bridge to Success | Why Our People Love Affinity Group
Affinity Group is a leading and fast-growing food industry sales and marketing agency serving clients and customers throughout North America. With nearly 900 associates, Affinity Group boasts strong headquarters and local relationships in both the retail and foodservice channels while representing some of the most recognizable and well-regarded food brands in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Partnership: Be the go-to HR expert for Midwest region leadership, offering guidance and support to enhance leadership effectiveness and productivity. Manage complex employee relations issues to foster positive work relationships, maximize team performance, and increase retention.
- Legal Compliance and Policies: Stay up-to-date on employment law to ensure legal compliance across all areas. Develop and communicate policies and best practices to improve work relationships, morale, and productivity.
- Performance Management and Employee Relations: Provide day-to-day guidance on performance management, including coaching, talent development, and corrective actions. Conduct workplace investigations as part of employee relations duties. Ensure consistency and fairness in performance evaluations.
- Talent Acquisition & Development: Guide leadership on hiring best practices and identify talent development opportunities. Monitor learning programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Workforce Planning: Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning and succession planning. Anticipate talent gaps and future talent acquisition and development needs.
- Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
- 5-7 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a strategic HR business partner role.
- Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, performance management, and legal compliance.
- HR certification preferred (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR).
- Proficiency in using HR technology platforms, including HRIS, HCM, ATS, and LMS eLearning systems (e.g., UKG, JazzHR, Cornerstone, PerformYard).
- Strong understanding of employment law.
- Experience with HR data analysis.
- Ability to influence without authority.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Occasional business travel (<20%).
- Typical office hours (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
- Extended periods of desk work.
- Matrixed organizational structure.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
- Company life insurance, supplemental insurance, and short/long term benefits
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Summary
Full Time
$99k-127k (estimate)
06/30/2024
07/16/2024
affinityapparel.com
GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI
50 - 100
2013
$10M - $50M
Retail
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About Affinity Group
Mi Hub is an international supplier of corporate clothing uniform solutions to businesses and individuals, trading through its Affinity, Dimensions, Alexandra, and Yaffy brands. Affinity specializes in implementing domestic and global full-service, custom apparel programs for partners within the mid-market uniform sector. Our team works to understand each clients culture and needs and create a model that works for each one independently; we do not force our clients to work within our constraints, allowing us to provide a positive apparel experience for our clients. At Affinity, we provide corp...orate clothing solutions that customers use to enhance their brand and portray their company image, which helps their teams to deliver world-class customer service. We know that looking good boosts self-esteem and helps people to feel confident, happy and maintain a positive outlook, which is crucial for staff when they are interacting with customers all day. We love to work with companies who want their brand to be portrayed through their uniform and who value and invest in their people, recognizing the added value of dressing their people brilliantly to enhance and build their brand. Our most successful partnerships are with clients who believe in their brand and have a clear definition of who they are as a business; these tend to be businesses who understand the importance of their people and typically, have a high number of staff across different locations with differing job roles. These brands also understand the importance of developing the partnership and allowing us to be integrated into their business so that we can understand their requirements and offer a tailored solution from the insight we gain. We also believe that Affinity is a great place to work. We believe that our people are at the heart of everything we do, they are approachable, friendly, and like to have fun, and we nurture this within our environment. https://mailchi.mp/mi-hubus/affinity-careers
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