Talent Business Partner

Red Bull•Chicago, IL

23h

About The Position

The Talent Business Partner (TBP) is an experienced HR professional who supports delivery of Talent department strategies and initiatives for an assigned region within Red Bull Distribution Company. The role partners with business leaders and Talent colleagues to execute Talent processes, provide operational support, and deliver solutions aligned with organizational goals. It handles medium-complexity assignments, contributes to projects, and recommends improvements to Talent practices. The TBP advises business leaders on Talent matters and workforce challenges, including engagement, performance, and retention. The role executes processes such as performance management, employee relations, onboarding, investigations, employee counseling, performance documentation, termination, and leave coordination. It supports talent management and development, conducts training, contributes to succession planning and talent initiatives, and collaborates across Talent functions and with regional recruiting teams. The position also contributes to workforce planning, monitors workforce metrics, participates in regional business reviews, and works on projects and process improvements. It represents the Talent function in cross-functional meetings and acts as a liaison between business leaders and the broader Talent organization.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive HR experience in a multi-site organization, including at least 3 years in HR business partnering.
Strong understanding of HR processes, policies, and systems, with a focus on operational HR delivery.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with business leaders and employees.
Ability to translate national strategies to a local or regional level.
Experience managing and executing HR processes such as performance management and employee relations.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to handle medium-complexity assignments.
Familiarity with workforce planning processes and ability to collaborate with planning teams.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills and ability to work across teams and functions.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience guiding, coaching, and leading in sensitive employee situations.
Knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a distribution, warehouse, or similar environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key point of contact for business leaders on Talent-related matters and support implementation of Talent strategies and initiatives.
Partner with business leaders to address workforce challenges, including employee engagement, performance, and retention, and provide operational Talent solutions.
Apply and ensure compliance with current labor laws, rules, and regulations.
Build business acumen to understand operational needs and provide integrated strategic Talent solutions.
Participate in regional business reviews and meetings to present Talent trends and analysis and discuss opportunities.
Manage and execute performance management, employee relations, onboarding, investigations, employee counseling, performance documentation, and termination processes.
Implement Talent policies, procedures, and programs effectively.
Coordinate leaves of absence with the Total Rewards & Safety team, including appropriate processing of documentation and notifications.
Collaborate with Talent colleagues to support consistent and aligned delivery of Talent services.
Support identification of talent needs and succession planning efforts.
Conduct training for the assigned client group on Talent, management, and compliance topics.
Contribute to initiatives to attract, retain, and develop talent, and guide employees on learning and development opportunities.
Participate in Talent projects and initiatives and recommend improvements to Talent processes.
Work with Talent Centers of Excellence and regional Talent Acquisition to coordinate integrated Talent delivery and support full-lifecycle recruiting, including regional management selection processes.
Act as a liaison between business leaders and the broader Talent organization and represent Talent in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.
Contribute positively to the culture of RBDC Talent Business Partner peers and the broader Talent organization.
Contribute to workforce planning, monitor workforce data and metrics, identify trends, and support alignment between staffing efforts and business needs.