About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join a globally recognized healthcare and life sciences organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and employee development. This strategic leadership role serves as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, providing expert guidance on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, and change management initiatives that drive long-term business success.

As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you will collaborate closely with Executive Leadership, Operations, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, and Employee Relations teams to align human capital strategies with organizational objectives. You will play a critical role in developing high-performing teams, supporting transformational initiatives, strengthening organizational culture, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations while delivering exceptional HR partnership across multiple business units.

The ideal candidate is a strategic HR professional with a proven ability to influence executive stakeholders, solve complex organizational challenges, and lead enterprise-wide people initiatives. Success in this role requires exceptional business acumen, strong leadership capabilities, analytical thinking, and a passion for creating an inclusive and high-performance workplace.

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to an organization where people are recognized as the foundation of business success and where strategic HR leadership directly influences organizational growth and innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leaders to develop and implement strategic human capital initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary HR advisor for assigned business units, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies.
• Lead organizational change management initiatives supporting business transformation and growth.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop workforce planning strategies and recruit high-performing talent.
• Coach and advise senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, succession planning, and performance management.
• Support organizational restructuring, workforce optimization, and change management initiatives.
• Analyze workforce metrics, employee engagement data, turnover trends, and HR analytics to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with Compensation & Benefits teams on salary planning, incentive programs, and total rewards initiatives.
• Lead employee relations matters, conflict resolution, investigations, and policy interpretation while ensuring compliance with employment laws.
• Develop and implement diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives that strengthen organizational culture.
• Partner with Learning & Development teams to identify leadership development and succession planning opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and corporate HR policies.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and operational effectiveness.
• Support annual talent reviews, performance evaluations, compensation planning, and organizational planning cycles.
• Prepare executive reports and strategic recommendations related to workforce performance, organizational effectiveness, and HR initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture across all levels of the organization.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources Business Partner experience supporting complex business organizations.
• Minimum 4 years of experience partnering directly with senior leadership and executive teams.
• Strong expertise in organizational development, change management, employee relations, workforce planning, and talent management.
• Experience supporting healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, performance management, compensation practices, and organizational design.
• Experience utilizing HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or UKG.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce data and HR metrics.
• Outstanding communication, executive influence, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Strategic business mindset with strong commercial awareness.
• Exceptional leadership coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to influence organizational change across multiple business functions.
• Outstanding organizational and project management abilities.
• Professional integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Adaptability within fast-paced and evolving business environments.
• Passion for developing people, strengthening culture, and driving organizational excellence.

Strategic Support

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor responsible for aligning human capital strategies with organizational priorities while strengthening leadership effectiveness, workforce capability, and employee engagement. This role partners closely with Executive Leadership, Finance, Operations, Legal, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Compensation teams to develop scalable people strategies that support sustainable business growth.

Through workforce planning, organizational development, leadership coaching, talent optimization, and data-driven HR decision-making, this position directly contributes to organizational performance, employee experience, succession planning, and long-term business success.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment based in Chicago, Illinois.
• Standard Monday through Friday business schedule with occasional travel to regional business locations.
• Frequent collaboration with executive leadership, department leaders, and cross-functional business teams.
• Professional corporate office environment supporting enterprise-wide HR initiatives.
• Company-provided technology and collaboration tools.
• Dynamic environment requiring strategic thinking, confidentiality, and executive-level partnership.

Job Function

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for providing strategic HR leadership that supports organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, leadership development, employee engagement, talent management, change management, and business transformation initiatives. This role partners with executive leadership to align people strategies with corporate objectives while fostering a high-performance culture that supports sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Package: $210,000 – $295,000 annually, based on experience, strategic HR leadership, industry expertise, and overall qualifications.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Annual executive performance bonus
• Long-term incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Flexible paid time off and company holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Tuition reimbursement and executive education programs
• SHRM and HRCI certification reimbursement
• Leadership development and executive coaching opportunities
• Employee wellness and mental health resources
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Employee recognition and leadership awards
• Career advancement opportunities within a global healthcare organization

Why Join Us

Joining our organization means becoming part of a purpose-driven company where people are our greatest competitive advantage. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that empowers leaders, develops exceptional talent, and supports innovation across every aspect of our business.

As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you will influence executive decision-making, shape enterprise-wide people strategies, and help build an organization where employees can thrive and contribute to meaningful business outcomes. If you are passionate about strategic HR leadership, organizational transformation, and developing high-performing teams, we invite you to join us and make a lasting impact.