HR Business Partner

Wintrust Financial Corporation • Chicago, IL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Primary point of contact for Human Resources related matters, this includes design and execution of HR strategies to support compensation, career development, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations and affirmative action. Will have visibility and input into charter/entity specific compensation, leadership, diversity board reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years of experience working in a corporate HR environment.
• Ability to resolve complex issues with independent actions.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Workday system knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk related to employment by investigating employee complaints, interpret and apply corporate policies with fairness and consistency, and ensure compliance with local, state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Analyze cases to determine root cause and partner with business to mitigate future reoccurrence.
• Coach leaders on employee relations issues.
• Counsel and advise management on problem resolution and policy interpretation when escalated past MYHR.
• Address issues that arise and manage up information that needs greater visibility and/or Sr. Management’s focused attention.
• Provide input and direction in developing charter/entity strategy to move the needle on employee engagement, turnover, recognition, talent development/promotion opportunities.
• Suggest and implement new HR solutions and processes for improvement to support clients and talent management objectives.
• Accountable for leading HR Talent Management programs that will require a change and communication plan to continue to improve our offering, i.e. career development, employee engagement plans, culture committee.
• Maintain positive working relationship with leaders and Centers of Excellence, establish an operating rhythm for successful communication and way of working together.
• Work successfully with Talent Management team and centers of excellence on cross-charter/entity projects, initiatives or problems.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees