Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partner - Illinois
Sunrise Senior Living•McLean, VA
•$124,000 - $155,000
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to Regional Field Leadership, aligning people strategies with business objectives across Sunrise communities nationwide. This role drives talent initiatives, strengthens organizational effectiveness and fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture that supports operational excellence and team member engagement. This role will cover communities in Illinois and Indiana.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required
- Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources experience
- prior HR Business Partner experience desired
- Experience in multi-site management
- Demonstrated success in partnering with leaders across all levels of the organization to drive enterprise-wide talent strategy, workforce planning and cultural transformation
- Exceptional organizational, analytical and decision-making abilities, with a consistent ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution
- Extensive knowledge of federal and multi-state/province employment laws, with a track record of navigating complex employee relations and advising on high-impact organizational decisions
- Strong consultative and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence and lead through change at all organizational levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience facilitating leadership presentations, strategic planning discussions and critical stakeholder alignment
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or advanced HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Partner with regional leaders to align workforce planning and talent strategy with business goals
- Analyze turnover, engagement and wage data to drive informed decision-making
- Coach and develop community and Area HR teams to enhance capability and consistency
- Lead regional training and performance management initiatives
- Advise leaders on complex employee relations, risk mitigation and compliance matters
- Support workforce transitions, including RIF planning and impact analyses
- Champion DEIB and cultural transformation initiatives across communities
- Implement organizational design and workforce optimization strategies
- Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial employment laws and internal policies
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
- Tuition Reimbursement
- discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
