Sr. Business Partner, Talent & Organizational Development

Primient•Schaumburg, IL

13d•$136,266 - $170,333

About The Position

About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. About the Role Our Talent, Learning and Culture team leads on a wide-range of activities to foster an inclusive, high-performance, safety-focused culture. Our goal is to be an industry leader in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. We have the freedom to find creative solutions to get the best from Primient people. As a Sr. Talent & Organizational Development BP you will:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Learning and Development or related field.
Experience in Human Resources or Learning and Development roles.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile, global work environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with senior audiences.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in HR, Business, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic insight & drive execution of Primient’s Leadership training program
Utilize Workday Learning and Workday Talent & Performance applications to support Talent & Culture COE processes/initiatives
Design, develop, and continuously improve instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning programs aligned to business and performance goals
Translate complex concepts, policies, and processes into clear, engaging, adult-learning experiences
Customize training content for different audiences (frontline, supervisors, leaders, cross-functional teams)
Ensure learning materials reflect best practices in adult learning theory and instructional design.
Facilitate high-impact training sessions, workshops, and leadership programs with confidence and credibility
Adapt facilitation style in real time to meet learner needs, engagement levels, and group dynamics
Lead difficult conversations and navigate resistance during change, culture, or leadership sessions
Model strong communication, collaboration, and leadership behaviors
Partner with HR, leaders, and SMEs to assess training needs and link learning solutions to performance gaps
Align training initiatives with organizational strategy, culture, and operational priorities
Support change initiatives, new system rollouts, process improvements, and leadership development efforts
Measure training effectiveness using participant feedback, knowledge checks, and performance outcomes
Analyze data and insights to recommend improvements and demonstrate ROI
Maintain documentation and reporting on training participation and results
Coach leaders, supervisors, and subject-matter experts to strengthen facilitation and communication skills
Serve as a thought partner to leaders on learning approaches, engagement strategies, and capability building
Mentor junior trainers or facilitators as needed
Manage multiple training programs and priorities with minimal oversight
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistency of messaging and learning standards
Stay current on learning trends, tools, and facilitation techniques
Plan, communicate and execute the global performance management process across the business (including goal setting, Individual Growth Plan “IGPs” creation, mid-year reviews, and end of year reviews)
Provide guidance and resources to support the business during talent reviews & succession planning process
Partner with the HRIS team to build Workday processes, tools and reports that best support the business in Talent, Learning and Performance.
Maintain knowledge of best practice in Talent Management and Learning to ensure tools and processes are up to date
Facilitate information/training sessions with the business
Partner with the Instructional Designers to create content based on business needs
Manage Primient’s cornerstone Cultural Recognition programs
Partner with procurement team to manage ongoing vendor relationships/systems (e.g., Glint, LinkedIn Learning, etc.)
Accurately forecast monthly spend and reconcile differences