Lead People Partner (Human Resources)

Location: Morton Grove, Illinois, United States; full time on site

Salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually, plus bonus

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 500 water technology company developing sustainable solutions for water management, utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings.

What you will do

• Manage staffing, employee relations, labor relations, training and development, performance management, compensation, benefits, compliance, and workforce planning for the facility.
• Lead or support site and corporate HR projects, organizational change initiatives, and implementation of companywide programs.
• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers, resolving workplace concerns, conflicts, and Ethics Hotline matters.
• Manage union-related activities, including labor agreement preparation, negotiations, contract interpretation, grievances, arbitrations, and supervisor training.
• Monitor HR metrics, support recruiting and onboarding for salaried and hourly employees, and partner with site leadership on business goals.
• Develop process, policy, and procedure improvements aligned with federal and state laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, preferably Human Resources.
• 7–10 years of experience developing and executing human resource processes and initiatives.
• 2–4 years of direct labor relations experience administering union labor agreements.
• Experience managing and implementing HR initiatives, Affirmative Action Plans, policies, and procedures.
• Strong collaboration, consulting, presentation, analytical, organizational, and business communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Workday and HRIS knowledge is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteer opportunities through the hirify.global Watermark program and employee resource groups supporting inclusion and belonging.
• Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.