BA/BS degree required; preferred in HR or related field
10-15 years of progressive HR experience
2+ years of leadership experience in HR
Proven track record in organizational change initiatives
Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking skills
Excellent communication and consultative skills
Proficiency in HR analytics; Workday experience is a plus
Responsibilities
Lead and develop an HR Analyst with clear goals
Serve as a strategic HR Business Partner to leadership
Ensure HR policies align with laws and best practices
Advise managers on employee relations issues
Partner with clients to build high-performing teams
Own the annual Talent Review process
Lead the Performance Management cycle and training
Benefits
Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health Savings Account
Dental and vision coverage
Annual flexible spending accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive 401(k) match
Generous PTO offered
Full Job Description
Overview
Topco Associates has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager/HR Business Partner to join our team in Itasca, IL. This hybrid position is based in our Itasca office three-four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one-two days per week.
This role is a key strategic partner to all managers, driving HR strategy, talent management, and performance programs. This role enables leaders to achieve their business objectives, serving as a trusted advisor and employee advocate for assigned client teams. This is a high-scope, strategic role: the Senior Manager leads and develops one HR Analyst while serving as the dedicated HR partner to all Managers across the company - Associate Manager, Manager, and Senior Manager level, across all disciplines - and owns enterprise-wide programs including the Talent Review and the Performance Management cycle.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop an HR Analyst, setting clear goals and an individualized development plan
Serve as a strategic, consultative HR Business Partner to assigned client group leadership, providing expertise across all areas of HR
Ensure HR policy and advice to client groups aligns with employment law, strategy, and best practice
Advise, support, and coach managers on addressing and resolving employee relations issues using a structured approach
Advise clients on organizational structure and lead effective organizational and cultural change
Partner with clients to build and sustain high-performing teams and manage workforce strategy
Own and lead the annual Talent Review process, including the communications plan, manager enablement, and results reporting to leadership
Own and lead the Performance Management cycle, including goal setting, calibration, comp-linked actions, and manager enablement
Build and facilitate manager-facing training (e.g., goal setting, performance management)
Own the Performance Improvement documented process for underperforming associates and prepare managers for critical/difficult conversations
Conduct and/or oversee exit interviews; synthesize employee relations and exit trends into actionable insights and recommendations for HR leadership
Partner with Talent Acquisition to shape the selection and hiring strategy for assigned client group openings
Support implementation of reward policy (e.g., TopNotch, compensation), including pay review, benchmarking, and performance-related pay
Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures; conduct annual re-evaluation of policies
Evaluate department initiatives against established goals; recommend new approaches to drive continual improvement in HR service delivery
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
BA/BS degree from an accredited university or college is required.
Preferred degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Effectiveness or related field.
Previous Experience:
10-15 years of progressive HR generalist/business partner experience, including deploying HR policies, programs, and practices (performance management, talent review, succession planning, employee development, workforce planning).
2+ years of experience leading or directly supervising others, with a track record of coaching and developing team members.
Innovative thinker with sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and consultative skills, with a strong ability to influence and partner with senior leaders.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in HR analytics - analyzing data and translating it into actionable recommendations.
PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
Experience with Workday is a plus.
Salary Range
$130,000 - $150,000/annually
Benefits
Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP offered)
Health Savings Account
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Annual flexible spending accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive 401(k) match
Generous PTO offered
About Topco Associates
Topco Associates is a retailer-owned cooperative that provides procurement and supply chain solutions to grocery retailers and wholesalers. The company offers a range of services, including sourcing, quality assurance, and private label development. Topco Associates serves customers in the United States and internationally and operates through various subsidiaries, including Topco Associates LLC, Topco Holdings Inc., and Topco Indirect Spend Solutions. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
