Our client, a thriving professional services firm based in downtown Chicago, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) due to growth. The HRBP serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing hands-on support across employee relations, talent management, organizational development, and workforce planning. This role has a strong employee relations focus and requires someone comfortable managing everything from day-to-day performance issues to complex investigations and sensitive executive-level matters. The HRBP will also partner with leaders to strengthen talent practices, improve organizational effectiveness, and support business and workforce decisions. Success in this role requires exceptional relationship-building skills, sound judgment, business acumen, and a willingness to balance strategic partnership with hands-on HR execution. Key Responsibilities - Advise and coach leaders on performance management, employee concerns, documentation, progressive discipline, PIPs, and terminations. - Manage sensitive and complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations. - Provide guidance on executive-level employee issues while ensuring consistent and appropriate HR practices. - Support succession planning, talent reviews, performance management, and leadership development. - Partner with leaders to identify organizational challenges and recommend practical solutions. - Bring new ideas and best practices from previous experience to improve talent and organizational effectiveness. - Support organizational change and help leaders navigate ambiguity. - Partner with leaders and Finance on workforce planning, headcount, expenses, and talent investments. - Provide HR insights that support informed organizational and business decisions. - Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization and quickly establish credibility as a trusted advisor. - Provide direct, day-to-day HR support to leaders and employees. - Partner with HR colleagues on programs, initiatives, and employee matters. - Maintain a flexible, 'all hands on deck' approach and contribute wherever needed. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. - 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in an HR Business Partner or Employee Relations capacity. - Professional services industry experience required. - Strong experience with employee relations, performance management, investigations, progressive discipline, and terminations. - Experience supporting talent management, succession planning, and leadership development. - Strong business and financial acumen with experience supporting workforce planning and organizational decisions. - Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices. - Strong communication, coaching, influencing, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment and discretion. Key Details - Compensation: $120,000-140,000 annually, discretionary bonus - Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including 401k, health/dental/vision offered - Location: Chicago, IL - Work Model: On-Site - Employment Type: Direct Hire Apply today! Rachel Holmes