CareerPlan

Employee Relations Business Partner

Chicago, ILFull-time$129k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Strategic partner to leadership owning end-to-end employee relations and performance strategy for a dedicated client group, guiding managers through complex situations like performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and terminations.

Role type

Senior Employee Relations Business Partner

Builds

Performance management policies, processes, and training programs for client groups

Domain

Financial Services / Human Resources

Required skills

Employee relations strategy, performance management strategy, federal and state employment law expertise, policy design and implementation, executive presence, stakeholder management, data analysis, case management systems proficiency

Preferred skills

Experience in high-growth or highly regulated environments, ability to challenge senior leaders, rigorous documentation practices

Technologies

HR Acuity

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end ER and performance strategy for a client group; Drive performance management execution including PIPs and terminations; Design and evolve ER policies with Legal; Serve as primary ER advisor on high-risk matters; Analyze trends to identify systemic issues; Partner with L&D for manager training; Own case documentation and reporting

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC