Human Resources Business Partner
Job description
Human Resources Business Partner serving as a tactical and strategic HR partner between the HR function and business units, supporting employee relations, leave support, and organizational development. The role drives initiatives to enhance engagement, performance, and retention while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Pay
- USD 68,500 – 88,000 / year
What you'll do
- Initiating organization changes in Workday and VantagePoint
- First level support for group leaders and department leaders, general employee inquiries, developing job descriptions and aligning career planning tools
- Provide general guidance to managers and employees on leave of absence, acting as a bridge to the Benefits Team
- Support the employee life cycle – onboarding, check-ins, pulse surveys, and exit processes
- Supporting performance feedback, coaching line managers, and brainstorming engagement and development programs
- Maintaining compliance with labor laws, company policies, and ADA accommodations
- Participation in special projects or committees
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with a min of 7+ years of experience
- Strong organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Hands-on experience using an HRIS system, Workday is preferred
- Strong knowledge of IL state law & compliance
- Must be located in Eastern or Central time zone
Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
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About Verdantas
Where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose
Verdantas is redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and a genuine commitment to people. Work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. The team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists works across more than 90 offices, partnering with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges.
Mission
We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Key facts
- over 2,000
- Environmental consulting and sustainable engineering
- More than 90 offices
- Team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists
- Work spans water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure
What they value
- People-focused culture
- Well-being of employees, clients, and communities
- Sustainability
- Innovation