Job Description

Job Location: Home Office - Chicago, IL 60622
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $112,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Human ResourcesRegional People & Business Partner
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 | Hybrid | Travel Required
About the Role
The Regional People & Business Partner is a field-embedded HR leader responsible for overseeing the full people function across approximately seven branch locations. This role sits alongside a peer Regional People & Business Partner — together, you will cover the full footprint of our branch network, each owning your region while collaborating on shared company-wide initiatives.
This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable advising a manager on a performance conversation in the morning and contributing to an organization-wide HR project in the afternoon. You will serve as the frontline HR advisor for your region while also playing an active role in shaping our people practices at a broader level.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition (25%)
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for recurring and specialized roles across assigned branches
- Partner with managers to develop tailored sourcing, screening, and selection strategies
- Manage job postings, interview coordination, and offer processes
- Drive a strong onboarding experience to set new hires up for long-term success
Employee Relations & Coaching (25%)
- Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employee concerns, conflicts, and complaints
- Coach and advise managers on performance management, improvement plans, and progressive discipline
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to inform retention strategies
- Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, benefits, and day-to-day people questions
Strategic Partnership & Support (20%)
- Build trusted, consultative relationships with branch leaders and their teams
- Partner with managers on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness
- Support manager development through coaching, resources, and structured programming
- Collaborate with ESOP representatives to reinforce the meaning and value of employee ownership
Company-Wide HR Initiatives (20%)
- Contribute to cross-functional HR projects that impact the broader organization (e.g., policy development, program rollouts, culture initiatives, process improvements)
- Partner with your peer Regional People & Business Partner and HR leadership to build consistent, scalable people practices across all locations
Compliance, Safety & Systems (10%)
- Ensure legal compliance across multiple states, staying current on employment law changes
- Maintain data accuracy and integrity within Paycom; complete regular audits
- Coordinate safety training and manage incident reporting processes
- Promote a culture of accountability and safety-first thinking
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
- ESOP & profit-sharing — because we believe in shared ownership
- Competitive benefits package
- A collaborative, values-driven culture
- The opportunity to make a real impact on the employee experience across your region

QualificationsWhat You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field — or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of HR generalist experience, including multi-site or regional support
- Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and multi-state compliance
- Proficiency with Paycom or similar HRIS platforms
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed to assigned branch locations