Sunrise Senior Living, Inc

Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partner - Illinois

Sunrise Senior Living, Inc$124K — $155K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree or advanced HR certification preferred
  • Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources experience, with prior HR Business Partner experience preferred
  • Experience in multi-site management
  • Proven ability to partner with leaders to drive talent strategy and cultural transformation
  • Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state/provincial employment laws and employee relations
  • Excellent consultative and conflict resolution skills
  • Exceptional communication skills for facilitating presentations and strategic discussions

Responsibilities

  • Partner with regional leaders to align workforce planning with business goals
  • Analyze turnover, engagement, and wage data to inform decisions
  • Coach community and Area HR teams to enhance consistency and capability
  • Lead regional training and performance management initiatives
  • Advise on complex employee relations and compliance matters
  • Support workforce transitions including RIF planning
  • Champion DEIB and cultural transformation initiatives
  • Implement organizational design and workforce optimization strategies

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program / Discount Program
  • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
  • myFlexPay for quick access to earned wages
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Potential for discretionary bonuses based on performance
  • Eligibility requirements for certain benefits
Full Job Description
The Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to Regional Field Leadership, aligning people strategies with business objectives across Sunrise communities nationwide. This role drives talent initiatives, strengthens organizational effectiveness and fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture that supports operational excellence and team member engagement.

This role will cover communities in Illinois and Indiana

What You'll Do:
• Partner with regional leaders to align workforce planning and talent strategy with business goals
• Analyze turnover, engagement and wage data to drive informed decision-making
• Coach and develop community and Area HR teams to enhance capability and consistency
• Lead regional training and performance management initiatives
• Advise leaders on complex employee relations, risk mitigation and compliance matters
• Support workforce transitions, including RIF planning and impact analyses
• Champion DEIB and cultural transformation initiatives across communities
• Implement organizational design and workforce optimization strategies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial employment laws and internal policies

What We're Looking For:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required; Master's degree or advanced HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred
• Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources experience, prior HR Business Partner experience desired
• Experience in multi-site management
• Demonstrated success in partnering with leaders across all levels of the organization to drive enterprise-wide talent strategy, workforce planning and cultural transformation
• Exceptional organizational, analytical and decision-making abilities, with a consistent ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution
• Extensive knowledge of federal and multi-state/province employment laws, with a track record of navigating complex employee relations and advising on high-impact organizational decisions
• Strong consultative and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence and lead through change at all organizational levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience facilitating leadership presentations, strategic planning discussions and critical stakeholder alignment

Senior Manager, HR Business Partner - Drive Talent Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness Across Communities
HR Business Partner | HRBP | Talent Strategy | Employee Relations | Organizational Development | HR Leadership

Pay Range:
124,000.00 - 155,000.00

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
  • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
  • myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
  • Some benefits have eligibility requirements

About Sunrise Senior Living, Inc

Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. is a provider of senior living services. The Company's senior living services are provided through its portfolio of senior living communities located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The Company offers a range of personalized senior living services, including independent living, assisted living, care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of memory loss, as well as nursing and rehabilitative services. The Company operates through two segments: Sunrise and Gracewell. The Sunrise segment includes the Company's communities in the United States and Canada, excluding management services. The Gracewell segment includes the Company's communities in the United Kingdom. The Company offers a range of senior living services, including independent living, assisted living, care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of memory loss, as well as nursing and rehabilitative services.
Learn more about Sunrise Senior Living, Inc
Size
32,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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