What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional (Lake County) Human Business Partner - Employee Relations position at Archdiocese of Chicago?
The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest diocese in the United States and serves more than 2.2 million Catholics. Pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, the Archdiocese has more than 13,000 employees across its ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region’s largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese’s elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems.
The HR Business Partner will be working in Lake County, (60060) including northern/Wisconsin border region of Chicagoland. The HR Business Partner is responsible for maintaining close and trusted partnerships with all regional leaders to ensure alignment with organizational goals. The HR Business Partner supports the HR strategy by measuring operational success through various HR metrics. Regularly reviews metrics, analyzes, identifies trends, and makes recommendations to address gaps.
Responsibilities listed are not limited to other duties as assigned:
Supports all areas of HR for assigned region including employee relations, talent and performance management, employee engagement, organizational development, change management, employment law, and effective adoption of organizational initiatives and strategies.
Daily travel to schools and parishes for onsite visits and meetings in the Lake County area (Mundelein and northern Illinois area).
Partner with organizational leaders to address employee performance concerns, conduct employee relations investigations, and manage employee engagement. This makes up more than 65% of the role, so a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in investigations and performance management is required and critical to be successful in this role.
Collaborates to identify training and leadership development needs and implement solutions. Facilitates training sessions on identified topics such as employment law, positive employee relations, leadership development, and team building.
Supports talent management initiatives, including coaching good and poor performance. Advises leaders on "coaching to correct" process, including disciplinary actions and terminations.
Project manager for various projects as assigned, applying an organizational lens and downstream impacts to all to all remote locations as well as corporate headquarters.
Requirements:
- 5 years direct employee relations experience.
- 7 years of generalist experience.
- Employee Relations and Talent Assessment.
- Consultative approach to problem resolution.
- Work in a highly collaborative environment.
- Work in a highly confidential and sensitive information gathering environment.
- Gather, evaluate, and analyze data to make recommendations.
- Thorough knowledge of employment laws such as EEO, ADAAA, FMLA, FLSA, and their application.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Licensure - preferred
- Knowledge and respect of Catholic faith.
The organization offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.
This position has an annualized salary range of $80,000 - $105,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
Salary : $80,000 - $105,000
