Senior HR Business Partner

Vizient•Chicago, IL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr HRBP) is a trusted HR partner to leaders within Vizient’s Consulting Business Unit, supporting a fast-paced, client-driven consulting environment. This role works closely with leaders to align talent and organizational priorities with business objectives, providing practical HR guidance and solutions that support employee engagement, team effectiveness, and business performance. Reporting to the AVP, Human Resources and partnering closely with the HRBP team and Centers of Excellence (COEs), the Sr HRBP serves as a dedicated resource for assigned practice areas, helping leaders navigate workforce challenges, support talent initiatives, and drive adoption of people strategies during periods of growth and change.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years supporting leaders as an HR Business Partner or in a comparable HR advisory role
Strong interest in supporting fast-paced, client-driven consulting teams and helping leaders solve complex people challenges
Knowledge of HR best practices, employee relations, talent management, and organizational effectiveness principles
Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility quickly across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with strong execution and follow-through
Experience supporting employee engagement, retention, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational change initiatives
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment
Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters
Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kaufman Hall (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status)
Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

Partner closely with assigned Consulting BU leaders, providing proactive HR guidance and support that enables strong team performance and client delivery
Develop a deep understanding of assigned practice areas, including business priorities, workforce dynamics, talent needs, and organizational challenges
Support implementation of people strategies and programs that drive employee engagement, retention, leadership effectiveness, and organizational health
Partner with leaders to address employee relations matters, performance concerns, conflict resolution, and team effectiveness challenges
Support performance management processes for assigned consulting teams, including goal setting, mid-year and year-end review processes, and performance improvement plans as needed
Facilitate talent review discussions and support follow-up development planning activities for key talent and succession candidates
Support organizational changes, workforce planning activities, and change management efforts within assigned business areas
Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring priorities and workforce planning discussions
Collaborate with Learning & Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and other HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver integrated people solutions
Analyze workforce and employee data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to retention, engagement, turnover, and organizational effectiveness
Support employee engagement initiatives and action planning efforts to strengthen culture and employee experience
Ensure sound employee relations and compliance practices, partnering with Employee Relations and Legal as appropriate
Serve as a trusted coach to managers, helping them effectively navigate employee issues, performance management, communication, and team development