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1009 Human Resources Business Partner

Crucial Hire, Orland Park, IL, United States


Senior HR Generalist – Bring Clarity, Structure, and Strategy to a High-Impact Team

Orland Park, IL | On-site (3 days/week)

$100K–$120K | Full-Time | Nationally Recognized Nonprofit Services Firm ️ Think: Training, Testing, and Professional Credentialing for Critical Infrastructure Why You’ll Love This Role

This is more than just an HR role—it’s a mission-driven opportunity to

create consistency, elevate performance, and align people practices

across a complex, nationally distributed organization. In this role, you’ll be the

hands-on HR anchor

supporting field leaders and regional teams. You’ll help clarify roles, coach managers, and solve problems that span recruiting, employee relations, compensation calibration, and succession planning. Ideal for a high-integrity HR pro who thrives on

structure, strategy, and service. What You’ll Own & Deliver

Field-Focused Business Partnering

Meet weekly with operational leaders across multiple business units

Provide day-to-day HR support: coaching, policy guidance, org planning

Build trust across regional and technical teams with thoughtful, steady HR delivery

Employee Relations & Culture Development

Handle sensitive issues, conduct fair and fast investigations, and document properly

Help leaders apply performance management tools to retain and grow top talent

Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and transparency

Job Architecture & Career Progression Support

Review job descriptions for clarity, equity, and modern relevance

Partner with HR leadership to

restructure job titles

and define career paths

Support internal mobility planning and succession development

Compensation & Systems Insight

Partner with the compensation team to deliver fair and market-aligned pay practices

Guide leaders in making smart, equitable salary decisions

Provide input on grade alignment using data from tools like PayScale or Workday

What Makes You a Great Fit

You’re a

strong generalist

with strategic instincts

You’ve supported

multi-site or technical environments

(field service, engineering, compliance, testing, etc.)

You bring a calm, confident presence to difficult conversations

You love

untangling legacy structures —from job titles to pay bands

You’re adaptable, proactive, and deeply people-centered What You Bring

8+ years of progressive HR experience (preferably in matrixed or national orgs)

Bachelor’s degree required; SHRM or HRCI certifications a strong plus

Comfort navigating FMLA, ADA, performance issues, and org changes

Experience with modern HRIS and comp tools (e.g., PayScale, Workday, ADP, etc.)

Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Ability to travel up to 50% as needed (mostly regional)

Why Join Us



Nationally respected organization

supporting professional credentialing and technical training

Stable, mission-driven culture

with a long-tenured team and strong leadership

Real strategic projects —you won’t just maintain, you’ll build

You’ll partner directly with high-level HR leaders who value your voice Apply now if you’re ready to grow from solid HR generalist to true strategic partner.

Let’s fix what’s broken and build what’s next—together.

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