Apply on Employer Site

Grainger · 9 hours ago

Sr. HR Advisor

Lake Forest, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide. The Sr. HR Advisor will serve as a strategic consultant on complex employee relations matters, managing sensitive cases and mentoring team members to strengthen capabilities across the organization.

HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leads complex, high‑risk, and sensitive investigations and performance improvement cases to ensure sound, timely, and equitable resolution through advanced judgment

Conducts ER assessments, audits, investigations, and performance coaching to accurately interpret policy and strengthen organizational consistency

Provides strategic, data‑driven, and principles-based counsel to senior leaders to inform talent decisions, mitigate risk, and shape a resilient culture

Owns or co‑leads enterprise ER initiatives to enhance investigation rigor, improve PIP lifecycle effectiveness, and elevate quality and mitigation strategies

Mentors ER Advisors and Specialists to build enterprise capability and ensure strong, scalable ER expertise

Drives ServiceNow and TMR process adoption by reinforcing standards and ensuring documentation excellence for improved case management

Partners with HRBPs and Legal to proactively mitigate risk, coach leaders, and guide ongoing policy evolution

Coaches leaders on documentation, performance expectations, accountability, and TM experience management to increase leader effectiveness and decision quality

Qualification

Employee Relations expertiseInvestigative skillsData analyticsHuman Resources experienceEmployment law knowledgeCoaching skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business or a related field

5+ years in progressive leadership in employee relations, human resources or a comparable area; in-depth experience in leading investigations required

Demonstrates advanced ER case management and investigative expertise, including Title VII

Applies employment laws with sound judgment in varied, ambiguous scenarios

Uses data and analytics to drive fact‑based, predictive insights and recommendations

Prioritizes effectively and operates autonomously with high integrity and ethical judgment

Maintains full understanding and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.

18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.

6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.

Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.

Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Company

Grainger

Glassdoor4.1

As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.

Founded in 1927

Savannah, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees