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Ornua · 1 day ago

HR Business Partner

Evanston, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $116K/yr

5+ years exp

Ornua is an Irish dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products, and they are seeking an HR Business Partner for their North America division. This role is responsible for both strategic and day-to-day HR activities, ensuring the execution of the company's People agenda while collaborating with business leaders and enhancing the employee experience.

AgricultureDairyFarmingFood DeliveryLogisticsSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders through regular one-on-one meetings, providing guidance on leadership and people-related challenges

Contribute to business success by aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals and supporting the execution of the people strategy

Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Development teams to attract, retain, and grow high-performing talent, while promoting the Ornua Foods North America employer brand internally and externally

Support workforce planning, organizational design, talent reviews and succession planning, ensuring alignment with Ornua’s frameworks and identifying high-potential talent

Guide managers through performance management cycles, including goal setting, feedback, and development planning

Promote a collaborative and inclusive culture through employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, and wellness programs

Support compensation and benefits activities, including open enrollment and cost management, and contribute to annual HR budgeting and headcount planning

Analyze engagement data and partner with leaders to develop and implement action plans that enhance employee experience

Manage employee relations cases with consistency and compliance, acting as a culture ambassador and sounding board during periods of change

Lead the local implementation of enterprise-wide HR programs such as DEI, wellness, and recognition, and provide feedback for continuous improvement

Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures, and partner with Shared Services to resolve operational issues and maintain service delivery

Use HR analytics and dashboards to identify trends, track key metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, diversity), and inform talent decisions

Act as the People Leader for the Office Manager role, providing coaching and performance support

Qualification

HR business partneringHRIS proficiencyHR analyticsEmployee relationsTalent acquisitionOrganizational designCoachingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in business management, human resources, organizational leadership, communications, or related field required

Minimum of 5 years' full-life cycle HR business partnering experience required, preferably in supporting corporate functions

Highly proficient in federal, state, & local wage and hour requirements and practices

Highly proficient working in HRIS systems and platforms with a central HR service support model, eg. SuccessFactors and UKG, etc

Ability to influence, coach and challenge as appropriate

Clear and engaging communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to proactively anticipate outcomes and demonstrate flexibility in approach

Ability to navigate complex HR issues and solve through appropriate resolution

Strong attention to detail and adherence to business processes

Preferred

Certification through the Society of Human Resource Management, Human Resources Certification Institute, Academy of HR Innovation or related industry association