HR Business Partner in St. Charles, IL

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Are you a strategic HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, driving employee engagement, and making a measurable impact on business performance? We're looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team.

As an HRBP, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping to develop talent, strengthen employee relations, support organizational growth, and drive key HR initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with operational goals.
• Lead employee relations, performance management, coaching, and talent development initiatives.
• Drive recruitment, retention, succession planning, and workforce planning efforts.
• Provide guidance on employment policies, compliance, and labor relations.
• Support compensation, benefits, training, and employee engagement programs.
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Coach leaders on performance management, organizational effectiveness, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, affirmative action, and company policies.
• Lead and develop HR team members while fostering a positive workplace culture.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• 2+ years of leadership, team management, or project leadership experience
• Manufacturing or industrial HR experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Union labor relations experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, performance management, and HR best practices
• Experience working with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using data to drive business decisions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hourly and salaried workforces
• Experience with succession planning, workforce planning, and organizational development
• Knowledge of labor relations and compliance programs