Human Resource Business Partner

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Business Partner

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Human Resources

LOCATION: Des Plaines, IL

At Pepper, our employees are a critical part of our success, and we employ the highest caliber of people in the industry. We value the contributions of our employees and are committed to a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, the Human Resource Business Partner will work directly with members of the Pepper leadership team to implement HR strategies to help the business reach their goals and objectives. This multi-faceted role will be capable of working effectively with all levels of employees, must be flexible and adapt to change, possess a strong and clear communication style and a commitment to building the people side of the business. The newly created role will have one direct report.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Developing strategies to drive Talent Management including recruitment onboarding and talent development.
• Build processes to ensure that company attracts and retains top talent.
• Implement tools for performance management including handling performance management plans.
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues including acting as a mediator to resolve conflicts and improve workplace relationships.
• Analyze data trends and metrics to lead people insights.
• Work in collaboration with learning and development team across the company to assist and coordinate training locally.
• Maintain and implement talent review to identify key talent and build developing opportunities for high potential employees.
• Coordinate and assist with company sponsored functions.
• Assist employees with questions, concerns, and issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Work with the marketing department to develop collateral, social media presence and internal communications around campus recruiting and the intern program.
• Other projects assigned by partner responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Build recruitment process for field that includes process to recruit from union field to Pepper field leadership.
• Coaching and mentoring
• Position based networking and training program.
  

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business-related degree required.
• 5 Years experience in the Human Resource field
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, pivot for competing priorities and pay close attention to details.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

The target salary for this position is $80,000. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.