HR Business Partner

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Chicago, IL 60607

Duration: 12+ Months contract (Possible Extension)

Hybrid Role (3 Days onsite, 2 days remote)

Job Description:

• Responsibilities Advises Group Heads and managers on people and culture initiatives, acting as a true partner to the business.
• Coaches managers on employee relations issues and on the interpretation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Conducts regular 1:1 meeting with employees to build relationships and act as employee coach when needed.
• Facilitates the performance evaluation process, working with managers to provide accurate and thoughtful feedback to employees. Assists employees in development of strong and meaningful goals.
• Supports the talent review process for assigned business groups, identifying high potential employees for succession planning.
• Assists with business reorganizations or reductions in force, including communication strategy.
• Executes on HR projects and initiatives, working with colleagues to meet project timetable and deadlines.
• Conducts orientation process for new employees as needed, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring a strong new hire experience.
• Act as resource and voice of the business to stakeholders in PCC attends various internal meetings and provides status updates to inform colleagues of developments within assigned business groups.
• Acts as a backup to the Recruiter on candidate scheduling, communications, and screening interviews for assigned business groups.
• Performs behavioral interviews of candidates for assigned business groups as needed.
• Facilitates 360 reviews as requested with vendor, manager, and employee.
• Works with HR Team to review and develop Bank policies and procedures.
• Inputs personnel related actions and changes in Workday.
• Provides reporting on staff related information.
• Completes other duties as requested.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years human resources experience
• Advanced degree or PHR/SPHR certification a plus
• Banking or Financial Services experience a plus
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors HRIS experience required, Workday experience a plus
• Strong proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, Outlook, Access, and Word)
• Experience with analytical software and data visualization tools (MS Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.) a plus
• Self-driven with a strong track record of initiative and accountability; willingness to roll up their sleeves to accomplish any task on a smaller HR team
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, able to consider multiple points of view and present solutions to meet stakeholder needs
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening)
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to develop relationships across all levels of the organization and collaborate effectively
• High degree of professionalism, diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Strong business judgment; knows when to seek guidance or clarification
• Exceptional customer service and responsiveness
• Ability to maintain highly confidential and sensitive information
• Solid business acumen and able to balance business and employee needs Resourceful, agent of change.