Job Description

Job Location Wheaton, IL 60187 Salary Range $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary

Now Hiring: Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Wheaton, IL

At The Will Group, we don’t just meet industry needs, we redefine them. For nearly 40 years, we've grown into a dynamic family of companies providing full-spectrum services in construction, engineering, utilities, and beyond. Fueled by our mission, “Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way,” we combine creativity, reliability, and technical expertise to transform how infrastructure is built and supported.

Are you motivated by being a dynamic HR Professional that makes a significant impact on organizations? If you are a collaborative leader that thrives on building leadership capabilities by driving performance management and supporting career growth, then this might be a perfect role for you. The Will Group, a leader in Infrastructure solutions, is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner ready to take their career to the next level.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct organizational training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and learning priorities.
• Design, implement, and manage scalable training programs, including onboarding, leadership development, compliance training, and technical skills training.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market research to support competitive pay structures.
• Maintain job descriptions, job leveling frameworks, and internal pay equity analysis.
• Utilize the HRIS system to deploy the merit and Performance Management module.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers for employee relations, performance management, coaching, and workforce planning.

What You Bring

• Experience building training programs from the ground up strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present insights.
• Working knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, and FLSA classifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to perform site visits at various company locations in Illinois, including but not limited to Chicago, Wheaton, Burr Ridge, and Carol Stream.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience in training and development and/or compensation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive Pay – The annual starting salary for this position is between $100,000 to $120,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• Robust Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with company match
• Time Off That Matters – Generous PTO, 10.5 paid holidays, and volunteer time off
• Career Development – Continuing education reimbursement and growth opportunities
• Team Culture – A supportive environment where innovation, collaboration, and initiative are valued

Compliance Statement (Illinois AI Notice Requirement Effective Jan. 1, 2026)

• The Will Group does not use artificial intelligence in any way that discriminates against applicants based on protected characteristics and complies fully with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. All final hiring decisions will be made by a human. Applicants may contact Human Resources with any questions regarding our use of artificial intelligence in the hiring process. This notice is provided in compliance with Illinois law.

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