HRBP Manager, Education & Research

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Act as a reliable advisor to business leaders regarding personnel-related issues.

• Assess workforce trends and metrics to pinpoint opportunities and implement solutions that align with business objectives.

• Champion organizational development, team effectiveness, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Work in collaboration with Enterprise Centers of Excellence to design, execute, and assess HR programs.

• Acquire extensive knowledge of the Education & Research Industry and the designated business unit to offer strategic guidance.

• Manage annual HR processes, including performance management, talent assessment, development planning, and compensation planning.

• Stay informed about employment laws and HR compliance obligations.

• Analyze issues, patterns, and trends to deliver proactive HR insights and solutions.

• Collaborate with the HR Strategy Leader and business leaders on personnel-related matters.

• Provide tactical support for everyday business operations.

• Be a vital member of the business unit leadership team, facilitating employee integration, development, engagement, and retention.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business, or a related field.

• Previous experience in management consulting or the professional services industry is highly preferred.

• At least 7+ years of progressive HR experience; global experience is a plus.

• Self-driven and entrepreneurial with a strong sense of independence.

• Strong business acumen, communication skills, and executive presence.

• Experience leading projects with backing from senior leadership.

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to collaborate across geographies, functions, and levels with a global perspective.

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Familiarity with HRIS technology applications, including Workday.

• Proven ability to utilize AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot for HR workflows, workforce data analysis, policy creation, job architecture, and employee communication.

• Strong analytical skills with a history of transforming data into actionable insights.

• Experience with data visualization is advantageous.

• Background in a matrixed organization, large corporate environment, or professional services organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation program.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Wellness programs.

• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Generous Paid Time Off policy.

• Paid parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Free annual health screenings and coaching.

• Bank at work.

• On-site workshops.

• Ongoing programs recognizing significant events in the lives of employees throughout the year.