Human Resources Business Partner

Position Title: HR Business Partner

Reports To: Sr. Director, Human Resources

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Salary: $100,000-$120,000/year with an annual bonus

Our Company:

Identiti is a national leader in brand implementation, specializing in custom signage and branded environments. Founded in 1991 by Larry Sicher and now led by brothers Michael and Zack Sicher, Identiti has grown from a local service agent to a trusted national partner. With a People First approach, we are driven by our commitment to delivering a best-in-class customer experience from start to finish.

Headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL with manufacturing in Illinois, Alabama, and Ohio, we serve multi-site clients across many industries. Our Signage division offers end-to-end solutions—from design and fabrication to installation and program management—delivered with a relentless focus on quality, efficiency, and integrity. Our Facility Maintenance division supports these efforts with responsive and preventive services that protect brand standards and site performance. Learn more at www.identiti.net.

Our Culture:

At Identiti, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We expect every employee to bring our vision, mission, and values to life through the work they do every day.

As we continue to grow, we remain proud of achieving “Best Places to Work” accolades and look to continue that as we evolve into the future.

We are looking for someone who is business-minded, curious, adaptable, and passionate about helping both employees and the organization succeed.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor and strategic thought partner to leaders and executives within assigned business units.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business, including its goals, operational challenges, financial drivers, workforce needs, and organizational priorities.
• Effectively translate business needs into actionable HR partnership opportunities and collaboratively execute with business leaders globally.
• Proactively identify workforce opportunities and risks and recommend solutions that support both employees and business performance.
• Proactively partner with leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent strategies and lead them through to execution.
• Support organizational change initiatives, restructures, and other business transformations through effective change management and communication.
• Identify business practices and processes that could be improved positively affecting the business results and employee experience.

Talent & Organizational Development

• Partner with leaders to identify high-potential talent, critical roles, skill gaps, and succession opportunities.
• Develop and support talent development strategies that strengthen leadership capabilities and employee growth.
• Identify training and development needs at the organizational, team, and individual levels.
• Partner with leaders and internal stakeholders to develop and evaluate training programs and measure their effectiveness.
• Support career development conversations and create pathways for employees to grow within Identiti.
• Provide guidance on performance management, goal setting, employee development, and succession planning.
• Coach People Leaders on effective leadership practices, employee development, accountability, and engagement.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professionalism.
• Lead and/or support complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance concerns, workplace conflicts, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct fair, thorough, objective, and well-documented employee investigations.
• Partner with leadership and legal counsel, when appropriate, to mitigate organizational risk and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Coach leaders through difficult employee conversations and workplace situations.
• Identify trends impacting engagement, morale, productivity, retention, and employee experience and develop proactive solutions.
• Help cultivate and strengthen Identiti's People First culture while balancing employee needs with business objectives.

Data, Analytics & Workforce Insights

• Recommend, create and analyze HR metrics on workforce trends; identifying opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement in support of business deliverables.
• Utilize data related to turnover, retention, engagement, performance, absenteeism, staffing, compensation, and other workforce indicators to inform business decisions.
• Develop and communicate actionable insights to business leaders.
• Measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives and make recommendations based on results.
• Partner with leadership to establish and track people-related goals and key performance indicators.

Performance & Leadership

• Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to People Leaders on performance management, employee development, accountability, and employee relations.
• Help leaders establish clear expectations, provide meaningful feedback, and address performance concerns effectively.
• Support performance review and talent management processes.
• Coach leaders to become stronger, more confident, and more effective people managers.
• Partner with leaders to identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness, communication, collaboration, and accountability.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Provide guidance and interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and programs helping elevate our organizational performance through our leaders and our teams.
• Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with HR leadership and legal counsel as appropriate to ensure compliance and minimize organizational, financial and legal risk.
• Support compensation, benefits, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, and other HR initiatives as needed.
• Develop offer letters and other employment documentation related to new hires, promotions, transfers, and organizational changes.
• Partner with HR leadership to continuously improve HR processes, programs, and the overall employee experience.
• Perform other related duties and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly connect people strategies to business objectives.
• Demonstrated excellence leading through change with appropriate relevant skills and a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong coaching, influencing, consulting, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with leaders at all levels.
• Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR data and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Excellent independent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills while also being collaborative.
• Ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations with sound judgment, empathy, and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively across multiple functions.
• Demonstrated adaptability and comfort operating in an organization experiencing growth and change.
• Natural curiosity to learn
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems (Workday, UKG, ADP, etc.)

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field - preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, in an HR Business Partner capacity.
• Demonstrated experience partnering directly with People Leaders and executives.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, and organizational change.
• 3+ years demonstrated experience using data to inform leaders and drive improved business results.
• 3+ years demonstrated experience using data and technology to elevate the HR function and business deliverables.
• 3+ years demonstrated experience in a complex, transformational organization, strongly preferred
• 3+ years demonstrated experience leading change management initiatives through transformative periods, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in mergers and acquisitions and post-close integration, preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Identiti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.