Henricksen Looking for Human Resources Business Partner at Itasca, Illinois Full Time

Henricksen (Itasca, IL) is a full-service contract furniture dealership specializing in office, healthcare, education, government, senior living, and hospitality spaces. In 1962, Henricksen opened its doors as a small, family-run dealership. Today, Henricksen is a leading national dealership with twelve offices inclusive of Chicago, Nashville, New York and D.C., 300 full-time employees, and annual sales of $300+ million. With 300+ manufacturer partnerships, Henricksen offers an array of products from systems furniture, casegoods, seating, lounge, and conference furnishings to architectural solutions including modular walls, flooring, lighting, sound masking, and technology equipment. Henricksen is one of the largest privately-owned dealer partners of HNI in the United States. HNI s furniture brands include Allsteel, HBF, The HON Company, and Gunlocke.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner will provide strategic and tactical HR consultation to optimize organization capabilities, engagement, and operations required for targeted growth and sustainable business outcomes. It will execute organization and market-specific HR strategies, processes, and ad hoc priorities focused on employee engagement, talent acquisition and management, onboarding, and workforce planning. It will also equip management with the data, resources, and tools to drive change and quality people and business decisions and practices. Overall, this role will contribute as a key partner, employee advocate, and HR team member committed to strengthen the organization s values-driven culture and reputation as a great place to work.

Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition and Assimilation. Lead the talent acquisition process and priorities for the organization inclusive of job and compensation analysis, hiring manager training and collaboration, and sourcing and selection strategy implementation to procure required talent. Manage a comprehensive onboarding process to effectively engage and assimilate new hires consisting of administrative, compliance, development, and culture integration activities.
Talent Management. Manage the performance management process inclusive of consultation, coaching, communication, and compliance activities. Facilitate workforce planning process with management to optimize talent, identify talent needs, and make quality, data-driven people decisions across the organization (e.g., merit, promotion, PIP). Lead learning and development efforts in collaboration with internal experts and vendors to drive targeted individual, leadership, and team growth. Implement recognition practices and programs that fuel engagement and differentiate performance.
Organization Effectiveness and Evolution. Maintain and integrate organization structure that aligns with the organization mission and growth strategy. Implement evaluation strategy to monitor and elevate the employee experience and value proposition. Lead special programs to strengthen the organization culture, engagement, and outcomes (e.g., hybrid work, DEI). Collaborate with marketing and management to implement effective communication and change management strategies.
Operations Management. Collaborate on special projects and ad hoc efforts that align with department and organization priorities and budget. Partner with colleagues across the organization to coordinate work, implement and improve HR/core process, and maintain required alignment and integration. Facilitate, resolve, and advise on employee related issues and inquiries in compliance with related policy and legal requirements. Apply HR and organizational trends and data to identify opportunities that inform decisions and improve department value.

Qualifications – Required Education, Experience, and Qualities
Bachelor s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development (OD), or Human Resource-related field
5+ years experience working in Human Resources and/or work in OD consulting role with exposure to facets across the employee life cycle
Possess working knowledge of HR policies, procedures and practices, and employment-related compliance (EEO, ADA, etc.)
Proven track record executing strategic priorities, analyzing data, and consulting on people-related issues
Experience as a facilitator across various audiences and situations – change, learning, and meetings
Proficient and effective communicator (written and verbal) across various audiences and situations
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
Strong business acumen with a strategic, agile, and consultative mindset
Proven ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously in an organized, creative, and quality-driven way
Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and problem-solving and team orientation

Additional Information
Henricksen offers competitive wages based on skills and experience as well as comprehensive benefits packages. Henricksen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to cultivating a culture that is inclusive and integrates our Core Values into everything we do, every interaction we have, and every decision we make.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Henricksen follows CDC guidelines as well as state and local regulations regarding COVID-19 protocols.

Ability to commute/relocate:
Itasca, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location