Lead HR Business Partner (Hybrid)

American Medical Association • IL

118d • $102,816 - $155,000

About The Position

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve. We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you. We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Lead HR Business Partner on our Human Resources team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of HR business partner experience required.
• Substantive knowledge of HR and business unit strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage simple to highly complex employee relations matters and investigations using a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) lens.
• Proven track record of navigating organizational boundaries and building strong relationships with Sr Leaders and Managers.
• Exceptional ability to work through complex situations.
• Strong consulting, interpersonal, teamwork, communication, service delivery and client service skills.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and processes (performance management, talent management, rewards and recognition, employee relations, compensation).
• Solid understanding of Human Resources laws and principles required, including ADA, FMLA, PWFA.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an HR partner, subject matter expert/consultant to assigned business units
• Design, develop and implement HR strategies and equitable solutions to address client needs.
• Contribute to the development of the business strategy by partnering with business leaders to identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities, competencies, skills and processes.
• Provide recommendations to leaders relative to business unit structure, workforce planning, talent reviews and succession planning.
• Consult with business leaders on enterprise programs including performance management, compensation, talent management, engagement, training, and development.
• Drive change through the business and its HR programs utilizing change management tools.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management by building and establishing effective, consultative relationships.
• Apply subject matter expertise to manage simple to highly complex employee relations and performance issues.
• Responsible for independently conducting thorough and objective investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation following legal and industry best practices.
• Handle ADA accommodations.
• Pro-actively identify issues, risks and/or concerns and offers advice on how to address, eliminate or mitigate risk.
• Provide advice and coaching to senior managers and employees and make recommendations and ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Partner with HR DEI team as needed.
• Collaborate and build effective relationships with other members of the HR team to facilitate timely delivery of Human Resources services.
• Address training and development needs, DEI issues, compensation structures, benefit-related inquiries and issues, system issues, on-boarding and recruiting needs.
• Lead or join committees or resource groups to develop, implement and/or administer HR programs and policies for the organization.

Benefits

• Salary range for this position is $102,816- $155,000.
• Eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees