Human Resources Business Partner

Fiducial

  • Springfield, Illinois
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate possesses strong business acumen, excels at building relationships across all levels, and enjoys the hands-on execution of full-cycle recruiting just as much as guiding long-term HR strategies. Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leadership, providing proactive guidance on team structures, workforce planning, and organizational design.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSpringfield, Illinois

    Description

    Job Summary

    We are looking for a dynamic, full-cycle HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our growing team. In this dual-impact role, you will act as a strategic talent consultant to our business leaders while actively driving our end-to-end recruitment lifecycle. You will serve as the bridge between business objectives and people strategies—ensuring we attract top-tier talent, maximize employee engagement, and build a sustainable, scalable workforce.

    The ideal candidate possesses strong business acumen, excels at building relationships across all levels, and enjoys the hands-on execution of full-cycle recruiting just as much as guiding long-term HR strategies.

    Key Responsibilities

    1. Talent Acquisition & Recruiting (Approx. 50%)

    • Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned business units, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating offers, and onboarding.
    • Hiring Manager Partnership: Collaborate closely with department heads to scope out roles, align on target profiles, design interview questions, and establish clear hiring guides.
    • Sourcing Strategy: Build a proactive pipeline of diverse, qualified candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, and employee referral programs.
    • Candidate Experience: Ensure an empathetic, transparent, and stellar candidate journey from initial outreach to the final offer decision.
    • Employer Branding: Represent the company at networking events and manage our presence on recruiting platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.) to enhance our talent brand.

    2. HR Business Partnering & Strategy (Approx. 50%)

    • Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leadership, providing proactive guidance on team structures, workforce planning, and organizational design.
    • Employee Relations: Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters; conduct thorough, objective investigations and provide fair, compliant resolutions.
    • Performance & Talent Development: Guide managers through annual performance review cycles, career mapping, succession planning, and the implementation of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
    • Manager Coaching: Actively coach people managers on leadership best practices, giving feedback, resolving conflicts, and navigating change.
    • Retention & Engagement: Analyze engagement metrics and turnover data to design initiatives that boost morale, strengthen company culture, and minimize turnover.
    • Compliance: Ensure all HR policies, recruiting processes, and employee practices remain compliant with local, state, and federal employment laws

    Qualifications & Skills

    Experience & Education

    • Experience: 4 to 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with a proven split between Full-Cycle Recruiting and HR Generalist/HRBP roles.
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
    • Certifications (Preferred): SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certifications are highly valued.

    Technical & Soft Skills

    • ATS & HRIS Systems: Hands-on proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS platforms.
    • Business Acumen: Deep understanding of how business units function and how headcount metrics tie directly to organizational success.
    • Communication & Discretion: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate delicate, high-stakes workplace situations with high emotional intelligence and absolute confidentiality.
    • Adaptability: A "builder" mindset with the agility to pivot seamlessly between strategic consulting and tactical execution.
     

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