HR Business Partner

Who we are:

Strongpoint Partners is tech-enabled retirement services platform serving small- to mid-sized businesses with integrated retirement third party administration, recordkeeping, payroll, and HR solutions. Recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and certified as a Great Place to Work, Strongpoint offers a suite of services that prioritizes accuracy, compliance, and reduction of regulatory risk for its clients, delivered by local client success teams that understand the nuances of the markets they serve. Strongpoint Partners combines a relentless passion for service and innovation with the experience and expertise required to make retirement work for everyone. For more information, please visit: .

Position Summary:

The HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, partnering with the business to align people strategies with organizational goals. This role provides hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle, with a focus on employee relations, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and the consistent application of HR policies and practices.

The HR Business Partner will work closely with department leaders and the broader People Team to understand business needs, identify opportunities to improve the employee experience, and develop practical people solutions that support both employees and organizational objectives. This individual will also partner with HR Operations, Payroll, Benefits, and other internal teams to ensure HR processes are executed effectively and that employee data and systems support informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, approachable HR professional who can build strong relationships with leaders, exercise sound judgment in sensitive employee matters, and balance day-to-day HR support with longer-term organizational needs.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fully remote position and can be performed from anywhere within the United States. We welcome candidates from all U.S. time zones; however, preference will be given to candidates in the Chicago area who can work on a hybrid schedule.
Key Responsibilities:

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HR Business Partnership & Leadership Support
- Serve as a trusted HR advisor to department leaders and managers, providing guidance on employee-related matters and people strategies.

- Develop strong relationships with business leaders to understand team goals, challenges, organizational needs, and workforce priorities.

- Partner with leaders on organizational changes, team structure, workforce planning, and other people-related initiatives.

- Provide coaching and guidance to managers on effective leadership, employee communication, performance management, and application of HR policies.

- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within assigned teams and proactively recommend solutions.

- Partner with the broader People Team to ensure a consistent and effective approach to HR practices across the organization.

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Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace conflicts, attendance issues, and policy interpretation.

- Coach managers through performance management conversations, documentation, corrective action, and other sensitive employee situations.

- Conduct or support workplace investigations as appropriate, partnering with leadership and other HR stakeholders when needed.

- Help managers navigate difficult employee conversations while promoting a fair, consistent, and respectful employee experience.

- Monitor employee relations trends and recommend proactive strategies to address recurring issues.

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Talent Management & Employee Development
- Partner with leaders to identify talent needs, succession considerations, development opportunities, and retention risks.

- Support performance review and talent management processes,