Jobs · Human Resources · Illinois

HR Business Partner

Quetzal Therapeutics · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesFull-time

About the Role

We are seeking a knowledgeable, proactive HR Business Partner to support key people initiatives across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this full-time role partners closely with leaders and employees to drive recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, training, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to building a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace. This role is based in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with remote flexibility for the right candidate.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to play a visible, hands-on role in shaping the employee experience and strengthening HR operations across the organization. You will partner with leadership, influence key people processes, and help build a workplace culture grounded in compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

  • Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
    • Lead full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, and offer coordination
    • Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and build pipelines of qualified candidates
    • Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable laws and internal policies
  • Onboarding & Offboarding
    • Career coordination and leading onboarding to create a smooth, engaging transition for new hires
    • Manage offboarding processes and conduct exit interviews to capture insights and support smooth transitions
    • Ensure timely, accurate completion of onboarding and offboarding documentation
  • Benefits Administration
    • Offer assistance to our external HR partner in administering employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and employee education
    • Aid our external HR partner in serving as a liaison with benefits providers and responding to employee questions
    • Aid as needed with open enrollment process and maintaining compliance with applicable benefits regulations
  • Training & Development
    • Coordinate employee training initiatives, including compliance and role-specific learning where applicable
    • Aid external HR partner in tracking participation in and completion of required training programs where applicable
    • Support leaders in identifying and implementing employee development opportunities
  • Performance Management
    • Coordinate and track annual and interim performance review processes
    • Partner with managers to support timely evaluations and meaningful development plans
    • Help align performance outcomes with organizational goals and compensation planning
  • Employee Relations
    • Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, practices, and procedures
    • Address employee concerns, support investigations, and help resolve workplace issues appropriately
    • Promote a respectful, compliant, and collaborative workplace culture
  • Policy & Compliance
    • Partner with external HR partner to maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies
    • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, EEO, and ADA requirements, as applicable
    • Aid with internal audits and maintain documentation to support compliance efforts
  • HR Records Management
    • Maintain accurate, confidential HR records, including personnel files, I-9s, training logs, and benefits documentation
    • Ensure data integrity within HR-related systems
    • Generate reports and support audits, compliance reviews, and other HR inquiries as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3–5 years of progressive HR experience
  • Strong working knowledge of HR best practices and employment law
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with HR systems, applicant tracking systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

  • HR certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP
  • Previous experience with Rippling HRIS
  • Experience supporting a family-owned business

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