Junior People Business Partner

Onbe, a fast-growing FinTech, bringing innovation to a rapidly growing global marketplace, stands for “on behalf.” Because that’s exactly how we work: on behalf of our clients, as their comprehensive payments partner. We transform the way payments are imagined — as an opportunity for innovation, a source of insight to customers, and a way to connect with partners around the globe!

Summary: The Junior People Business Partner supports managers and employees by aligning People strategies with business goals. This role provides day-to-day guidance and support on HR issues, helping to drive performance and engagement.

This role is a hybrid role that will work onsite 2 days per week at our Buffalo Grove, IL location. Occasional travel may be required as part of this position.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor for both frontline managers and employees by providing policy and procedure interpretation, while also building trust through active integration into the teams they support—attending team meetings and on-site visits.
• Coaches and develops manager skills around employee relations, performance management, talent development, compensation, employee engagement and other key areas.
• Provide advice and support on a variety of HR issues and in keeping with Onbe's enterprise-wide practice, culture, and core values.
• Address employee inquiries: conduct and lead the investigation of complaints and concerns that could result in legal ramifications; assess the severity; involve appropriate partners; and facilitate appropriate actions.
• Counsel and mentor managers on building an engaged, high-performing team and workplace environment.
• Apply industry best practices and external perspectives to support strategic people management decisions.
• Support organizational change management, facilitating smooth transitions during periods of change.
• Collaborate with People Business Partner team and other People functional experts (talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation, and benefits) to optimize programs for assigned client groups. 
• Analyze People insights and data to translate them into effective initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements.
• Assist in development of updated job descriptions to align with future business needs and local markets.
• Provide support for HR projects and initiatives, as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or related field 
• 3 years in a Human Resources role required; 1-2 years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist role preferred
• SHRM, PHR certification preferred 
• Experience working in a hyper-growth organization.
• Previous experience with transactional work in a M&A environment.
• Outstanding relationship-building and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with partners at all levels.
• Demonstrated advising and mentorship skills.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, establish alternative solutions, and figure out the most efficient course of action.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize, meet timelines, deliver projects to completion, manage results.
• Ability to handle sophisticated situations with good judgement, tact, and discretion.
• Able to understand, navigate, and design in a highly matrixed organizational structure.
  
  

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $85,000 to $95,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of proven experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, business needs, and market demand. Our competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness, 401(k) matching, open PTO, generous parental leave, and more! Our job titles may span more than one career level. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

At Onbe, a diverse group of people, ideas, and perspectives are key to achieving phenomenal things. For over 25 years, our focus has remained on building a culture of openness and ingenuity, where employees come together to innovate and build disbursement solutions that make the lives of our clients and their consumers and workforces easier and better. Our definition of success includes celebrating differences and affirming belonging. To that end, we ask employees to come to Onbe as they are and contribute their diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences.

We believe that the recruiting phase is only the very beginning of diversity and inclusion. At Onbe, we’re constantly evolving the way we celebrate diversity every day and in everything we do. With several internal committees that are dedicated to mental and physical wellness, diversity, inclusion, and community outreach, we are committed to making a culture that is inclusive to all.

Onbe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek out ways to create a mindful workforce that embraces diversity and celebrates a culture of inclusion. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or family status, religion, age, disability, genetic information or military service. Our equal opportunity policy applies to all decisions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion or advancement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, compensation, training and leaves of absence