Human Resources Business Partner to support approximately 300 consultants and leaders across multiple U.S. offices while helping advance the people strategy of a global leader in environmental and sustainability consulting. Based in
Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN; Rolling Meadows, IL; or another location near an ERM office, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to partner closely with business leaders, influence organizational effectiveness, and lead meaningful employee lifecycle initiatives across North America.
This is more than a traditional HR role. As a trusted advisor, coach, and strategic partner, you will help leaders navigate growth, talent development, organizational change, employee relations, and workforce planning. Your work will directly impact employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and the continued success of ERM's people and business strategies.
What Your Impact Is:In this role, you will:
- Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to business leaders and employees.
- Influence talent, performance, and organizational strategies that support business goals.
- Drive employee engagement, retention, and career development initiatives.
- Help leaders navigate complex employee relations matters with confidence and sound judgment.
- Champion Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives across the business.
- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent, effective HR programs and solutions.
- Lead and support employee lifecycle projects that enhance the employee experience across North America.
- Contribute to a culture where employees can grow, thrive, and make meaningful contributions.
What You'll Bring:Required- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial and Labor Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5-7 years of progressive HR experience providing consultative support to leaders and employees across employee relations, performance management, talent planning, coaching, organizational effectiveness, change management, and employment law.
- Experience as an HR Business Partner or in a comparable strategic HR role is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate interpersonal dynamics with confidence and judgment, fostering constructive dialogue and contributing to resolution in complex situations.
- Ability to cultivate strong relationships with a diverse and geographically distributed employee population and operate effectively in a matrixed environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Project management experience within the Human Resources field.
- Ability to travel and visit different offices to support the business on an as-needed basis.
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred- Experience with Workday.
- PHR, SPHR, or other specialized HR training.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Partnership to Business- Develop deep understanding of the business, key projects, market influencers, and competition.
- Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders and collaborate to achieve business goals.
- Evaluate and anticipate business and people-related needs and communicate those needs with appropriate stakeholders.
- Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with leadership and the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
- Serve as a thought partner and advisor to Partners and employees while providing independent and unbiased counsel.
- Champion Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
- Lead and support Human Resources and employee lifecycle project management activities.
Employee Relations and Performance Management- Coach managers to effectively provide feedback and strengthen people leadership capabilities.
- Facilitate the rollout of ERM's annual and mid-year performance management processes.
- Handle employee relations matters, including employee and manager coaching and counseling, support, and execution of resulting actions.
HR Compliance- Provide HR policy interpretation and guidance for risk management, partnering with the HR Director and ERM's Legal team as needed.
- Collaborate with North America HR teams, including HR Business Partners, Compensation and Benefits, HR Operations, and Training & Development, to ensure smooth, effective, and consistent implementation of HR programs.
- Maintain knowledge of state and federal employment laws and legal requirements to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
- Assist with special projects and requests as needed.
Talent Management- Help managers create meaningful career paths and development plans to build employee capabilities.
- Support the development of high performers and participation in development programs such as Aspire and Path to Partnership.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support strategic hiring plans throughout the fiscal year.
Organizational Effectiveness and Rewards- Support the development and implementation of engagement action plans that positively impact business unit culture.
- Evaluate attrition trends and develop strategies to manage appropriate retention levels.
- Help ensure high-performing employees are recognized and rewarded appropriately throughout the year.
- Assist leaders with decisions regarding salary increases and bonus recommendations.
For the
HR Business Partner, Great Lakes & Northeast position, the anticipated annual base pay is
$97,800-$119,900 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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