Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Bioderm, Inc.

$105K — $115K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5-8 years of progressive HR experience with strong HR generalist expertise.
  • Experience in a growing or evolving organization.
  • Proven track record in leading cross-functional projects.
  • Direct experience partnering with business leaders and managers.
  • In-depth knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
  • Provide coaching on leadership effectiveness and team performance.
  • Manage talent development and succession planning initiatives.
  • Lead cross-functional HR initiatives for performance and employee engagement.
  • Drive change management for organizational transformation and growth.
  • Advise on employee relations and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Analyze HR metrics to influence business decisions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Paid time off policies.
  • Participation in company benefit programs.
Full Job Description
Location: Geneva, IL (supporting multiple locations)

Work Arrangement: Onsite in Geneva, IL with occasional remote flexibility

We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Senior HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across multiple locations and functions. In this highly visible role, you will help shape organizational effectiveness, support leadership development, guide employee relations, and lead key HR initiatives that enable growth.

This opportunity is ideal for an HR leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is valued.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000 annually

Annual Bonus Eligibility: 10% of base

Eligible employees may also participate in the company's benefit programs, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other benefits.

What You'll Do

Strategic Business Partnership
  • Partner with leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into effective people strategies.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers on leadership effectiveness, team performance, employee engagement, and organizational design.
  • Support workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning initiatives.
  • Help build scalable HR processes and programs that support organizational growth.

Lead Change & Drive Projects
  • Lead and execute cross-functional HR initiatives, including performance management, employee engagement, compliance, organizational effectiveness, and process improvement projects.
  • Manage projects from planning through implementation while driving stakeholder alignment and measurable results.
  • Support change management efforts related to business growth, operational improvements, and organizational transformation.
  • Partner with leaders to integrate acquired businesses and standardize people practices where appropriate.

Influence & Leadership
  • Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Influence decisions through data, insight, business acumen, and sound judgment.
  • Facilitate alignment among stakeholders and drive accountability without direct reporting authority.
  • Support leaders in meeting employee management and leadership expectations.

Employee Relations & HR Operations
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns.
  • Partner with managers to address employee issues fairly, consistently, and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
  • Lead complex employee relations investigations and resolution efforts.
  • Ensure HR programs and practices align with employment laws and regulatory requirements.

Talent & Organizational Development
  • Identify capability gaps and partner with leaders on development strategies and solutions.
  • Support onboarding, manager development, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
  • Help strengthen a culture that balances accountability, agility, collaboration, and high performance.
  • Participate and lead the Front Line Leadership Development Program

People Analytics & Insights
  • Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to support business decisions.
  • Develop recommendations that improve employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and business outcomes.
  • Present findings and insights to HR and business leadership.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will contribute to:
  • Strong leadership capability across supported functions
  • Consistent and scalable HR practices across locations
  • Improved employee engagement and retention
  • Effective execution of strategic HR and business initiatives
  • Enhanced organizational readiness for continued growth

Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience with strong HR generalist expertise.
  • Experience supporting a growing, evolving, or scaling organization.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and initiatives.
  • Experience partnering directly with business leaders and managers.
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
  • Experience within manufacturing, medical device, operations-driven, or other regulated environments.
  • Experience supporting Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, or Commercial teams.
  • Knowledge of FDA, ISO, or similarly regulated environments.
  • Formal or informal project management experience.

Work Environment

This role supports a combination of office, manufacturing, and operational teams. The Senior HRBP will spend time partnering with leaders and employees throughout the organization, including production, quality, commercial, supply chain, and corporate functions.

The environment is collaborative, growth-oriented, and execution-focused. Success requires adaptability, comfort navigating evolving processes, and a hands-on approach to solving problems and driving results.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to perform work using a computer and standard office equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic communication.
  • May require extended periods of computer use.

Travel required
  • 10%

Additional eligibility requirements
  • Authorized to work in the Unites States only

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