Alera Group Hiring for Human Resources Business Partner at Deerfield, Illinois Full Time

Alera Group is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our Midwest Team!

Are you looking to be part of a company where you have exciting opportunities to learn, grow and make a positive impact?

Join a team where each employee is empowered to listen generously, speak straight, collaborate, and build each other up through mutual accountability and shared success?

If that is what you’re looking for, this is your chance to be part of an amazing organization!

The HR Business Partner serves as a consultant to management on human resources related issues and participates as an HR team member in developing and implementing corporate programs and initiatives. This position requires a perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization and balancing employee considerations with business priorities. This position requires hands-on tactical work and service delivery as well as strategic advice and leadership coaching. Demonstrated experience in multiple HR disciplines is necessary, and qualified candidates must demonstrate advanced business acumen.

Principal Responsibilities

• Acts as an internal consultant by analyzing and recommending solutions to human resource issues.
• Conducts regular recurring meetings with assigned business groups.
• Leads or assists in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and programs.
• Advises management on the interpretation and application of HR policies and practices.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Manages and tracks all employee disciplinary actions.
• Supports new hire onboarding activities for all employees in assigned location(s).
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Assists with assessment and development of strategies to address issues of workflow improvement and/or organization structure for assigned business group.
• Supports and implements corporate programs and training for assigned business groups, including performance management, compensation benchmarking and administration, benefits open enrollment, employee recognition programs, etc.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention, embracing corporate values and culture that is an integral part of Alera Group’s continued growth and success.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Understanding of HR compliance and federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a larger HR team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all the disciplines of human resources.
• Solid knowledge of employment law with ability to advise, coach and counsel managers regarding employee issues.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management.
• Professional presence with influencing approach.
• Ability to thrive in a highly acquisitive, fast-paced, and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to appropriately handle highly confidential and sensitive matters.
• Action oriented with a “hands-on” approach.
• Excellent listening skills, including the ability to hear the concerns of others with discretion and empathy.
• Reputation for impeccable ethics and integrity.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, or communications, is required.
• A master’s degree in HR management, organizational development, or business, is strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications are such as SPHR/PHR or CEBS are valued but not required.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, ideally in a well-regarded organization that sees the human resources function as strategic and values a thoughtful and progressive approach to organizational development and talent management.
• Private equity experience working in a medium to large, multi-location portfolio company, preferred.
• Previous exposure to the insurance, financial services, and/or professional services industries, preferred.
• Familiarity with regional differences within the U.S with multi-site/multi-state presence.
• Experience integrating new acquisitions into an organization.
• Domestic travel of 5-10% will be expected (post pandemic).
• Ideal candidate must reside in Illinois, ideally Chicago or Deerfield area.

We offer comprehensive benefits to employees, including medical, dental, STD, LTD and life insurance, 401k, paid time off and much more.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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