Human Resources Business Partner

Aston Carter•Berwyn, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support a broad, multi-state employee population across the West Coast and Greater Chicago Area. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and is well suited for an HR professional comfortable operating at scale, owning complex employee relations matters, and influencing people strategy across a client group of 400+ employees. Success in this role requires deep expertise in multi-state employment environments, with a strong emphasis on California employment law. The HRBP will operate with a high level of autonomy, partner closely with leadership on organizational and people strategy, and help deliver a consistent, compliant, and engaging employee experience across locations. This position offers meaningful ownership within the region, exposure to senior leaders, approximately 25% travel, and a clear path toward expanded HR leadership responsibilities over time.

Requirements

5+ years of Human Resources experience, including 1–3 years as an HR Business Partner or in a senior strategic generalist role.
Proven track record resolving complex employee relations issues.
Deep, hands-on experience with California employment law, including compliance and risk mitigation.
Strong working knowledge of multi-state employment practices supporting geographically dispersed teams.
Experience supporting production, lab, or operations-based teams (food industry experience a plus).
Ability to coach leaders, influence without authority, and drive organizational change.
Comfortable operating independently as the primary HR partner for a large region.
Experience supporting large, complex employee populations (400+ employees across multiple locations).
Demonstrated leadership within HR, including mentoring or developing other HR professionals.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food industry is a plus.
Ability to challenge the status quo and provide strategic insights.
Capability to empower leaders and teammates through smart, strategic questioning.
Authentic, coachable, and accountable work style.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR advisor to production and lab leadership across the West Coast.
Lead labor and employee relations strategies with confidence and objectivity.
Independently manage complex employee matters and performance-related issues.
Apply deep knowledge of California employment law to mitigate risk and support sound business decisions.
Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
Influence organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives.
Partner with Legal and HR Centers of Excellence to execute high-impact people strategies.
Balance strategic partnership with hands-on execution, contributing to both long-term initiatives and day-to-day HR operations.