HR Business Partner - Rockford, IL

Savant•Rockford, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Savant, we are seeking a Talent Advisor (HR Business Partner) to join our growing team. Our Human Resources Business Partners sit at the intersection of people, policy, purpose, and real business outcomes. You’ll partner closely with leaders across the firm, helping them think through employee relations, performance, growth, structure, and everything in between. Yes, compliance matters here. But it’s never the whole story. We’re looking for someone who knows the rules and understands when context matters, someone who can explain the “why,” not just enforce the “what.” If you like building trust, navigating gray areas, and being a true thought partner to the business (not just the HR safety net), keep reading. What you’ll actually be doing As a Talent Advisor, you’ll support specific business groups across Savant and act as their primary go‑to for people‑related questions and decisions. That looks like: Partnering with leaders on employee relations, performance conversations, engagement, team dynamics, and workforce planning Helping leaders think through decisions that balance business needs, risk, and the human side of impact Coaching leaders through tough conversations — not avoiding them, not sugarcoating them, but navigating them well Translating business goals into practical people solutions (and flagging issues before they turn into fires) Supporting change — including organizational growth and M&A activity — with clarity, empathy, and structure Being a visible, trusted presence for employees who need guidance or perspective This role lives in nuance. We don’t always have perfectly clean playbooks — especially in a growing organization — so good judgment, curiosity, and flexibility matter just as much as technical HR knowledge. You’d be joining a Talent team that: Has high standards and a healthy sense of humor Doesn’t pretend HR work is easy — but supports each other through it Values strong judgment, partnership, and honesty over being “perfect” Works mostly virtual, but really appreciates face‑to‑face time when possible Ideally, this role will be based near Rockford, IL, with the ability to come into the office at least once a week.

Requirements

At least 5 years of HR Business Partner and/or Generalist experience
A bachelors degree
Confident navigating employee relations scenarios and explaining the why behind decisions
Strong executive presence and experience working closely with leaders and managers at all levels of an organization
Can balance employment law and compliance with empathy and pragmatism
Build trust easily — even in mostly virtual environments
Comfortable making and standing behind unpopular decisions when needed
Like being a partner to the business, not just a processor of policies

Nice To Haves

Experience in wealth management, financial services, or similar professional services environments
M&A exposure (due diligence, integration, onboarding)
Prior experience with HRIS Systems
HR certifications (SHRM‑CP/SCP, etc.)

Responsibilities

Partnering with leaders on employee relations, performance conversations, engagement, team dynamics, and workforce planning
Helping leaders think through decisions that balance business needs, risk, and the human side of impact
Coaching leaders through tough conversations
Translating business goals into practical people solutions
Supporting change — including organizational growth and M&A activity — with clarity, empathy, and structure
Being a visible, trusted presence for employees who need guidance or perspective