Senior People Relations Partner

Ritchie Bros. • Westchester, IL

46d

About The Position

The Senior People Relations Partner plays a key role in supporting a fair, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace. You will conduct employee relations investigations, collaborate with HR Business Partners and leaders across the organization, and provide consultation on people issues to support our culture and reduce organizational risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in HR, or related field
• 3+ years of HR experience
• 2+ years of recent employee relations experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of US and Canadian employment laws
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Strong appreciation for customer service and collaboration
• Possess a sense of urgency, decisiveness, and ability to work well in an ambiguous environment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Nice To Haves

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investigations into employee concerns, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct
• Prepare timely and well-documented findings in alignment with internal protocols and employment law
• Advise leaders and HR partners on performance management, corrective action, and equitable resolution strategies
• Identify workplace trends and recommend proactive interventions to protect RB culture
• Collaborate with Legal & Compliance to ensure adherence to policies and regulations
• Maintain comprehensive and confidential case documentation and reporting practices
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of policies, procedures, and training related to conduct, culture, and compliance
• Work on internal projects/assignments as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees