HR Manager / Business Partner

HR Manager / Business Partner

Are you passionate about Making the World Ever Better? So are we! Intertek is searching for a HR Manager / Business Partner to be based in our Arlington Heights office, supporting our dynamic, multi-site operations which bring Quality, Safety, and Sustainability to Life. This position will support technical and consultative business units within the Intertek US team.

The ideal HR Manager / Business Partner candidate will be passionate about employees and engagement programs, have an influential leadership style, and be experienced with a broad HR Generalist background who can provide strategic as well as tactical, hands-on support. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a global organization, partnering with a diverse business that positioned for growth.

**This position is able to have a flexible work location, with a minimal requirement of in-office work 2 days per week**

Here's What You'll Do On The Job:

• Support fast-paced, complex and ever-changing business units with employees across multiple sites and states
• Partner with managers to assess employee talent and develop employee growth plans, and create and implement retention strategies and engagement activities
• Facilitate employee town halls and leadership learning initiatives
• Align Global and/or Regional Human Resources strategy with the business strategy and initiatives
• Act as primary point of contact for employees for guidance on policies and processes
• Act as a resource and guide for managers as it relates to HR data and positions
• Serve as one of the primary recipients of personnel changes which may include entering HRIS data
• May initiate and develop the implementation of internal and external procedures for improving manual and/or automated processes
• Conduct investigations into complaints such as harassment, discrimination, and other employee concerns and make recommendations for resolution
• Provide training and guidance on employee appraisals and the annual pay review process
• Conduct salary benchmarking and provide advice to managers
• Collaborate with Managers and Recruiters on staffing plans and other aspects of the recruitment and hiring process
• Oversee employee leaves of absence, including providing guidance to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with FMLA and ADAA and analyzing return to work restrictions and accommodations
• Manage the work authorization process, as needed, in conjunction with the HR Director and Immigration Counsel
• Ensure compliance with employment laws
• Develop partnerships and conduct outreach to continue to build on our diverse and inclusive culture

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related area (required)
• HR Certification from HRCI or SHRM (preferred)
• 5 years related HR Generalist experience (required)
• HR Management experience supporting a complex multi-site, multi-state organization (preferred)
• Experience conducting analytical and detailed complaint investigations, such as for discrimination or harassment
• Excellent consultative, organizational, analytical, collaboration and empowerment skills
• Proven examples of continued self-education/knowledge of local, state and federal law applications and HR policies and practices as related to position

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy .

What we have to offer:

When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.