Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: Senior HR Business Partner

Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $150,000 – $220,000 base salary + bonus + benefits

Overview:

An established and rapidly scaling organization in the financial services industry is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join their People function. This role will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership, playing a pivotal role in aligning human capital strategies with business goals. Ideal for a seasoned HR professional, this position requires someone who thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments and is passionate about organizational design, leadership development, and culture-building on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, aligning people strategies with business priorities and enabling leadership to scale effectively.

• Org Design & Workforce Planning: Lead efforts in organizational structuring, workforce forecasting, and talent alignment to support business expansion across multiple regions.

• People Strategy Execution: Contribute to and help execute global HR programs and change initiatives. Ensure integration and alignment across geographies and functions.

• Leadership & Talent Development: Guide performance enablement, succession planning, career pathing, and learning strategies. Provide coaching to leaders and managers.

• Culture & Engagement: Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture. Be a champion of values and change, helping guide teams through transformation.

• Analytics & Insights: Use data to influence decision-making. Present metrics that shape leadership strategy and measure program effectiveness.

• HR Program Ownership: Lead or co-lead initiatives related to employee experience, retention, onboarding/offboarding, and overall engagement.

• Compliance: Ensure policies and practices adhere to U.S. labor laws and HR best practices.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and intellectually curious team environment

• Exposure to a truly global and high-impact organization

• Market-leading compensation package, including performance-based bonuses

• Employer 401(k) match (up to 50%)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage

• 25 PTO days in addition to observed holidays

• Daily in-office perks (meals, snacks), team-building events, and social programming

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years in a senior HRBP or strategic HR role

• Demonstrated ability to influence executives and drive large-scale people initiatives

• Deep knowledge of talent management, change leadership, and org development

• Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to work across all levels

• Fluent in leveraging HR data and metrics to inform business decisions

• Agile and resilient in fast-paced, evolving work environments

• Familiarity with U.S. employment law and HR compliance standards

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP, PHR, or CIPD are a plus)

• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems (experience with Workday or similar platforms preferred)