Position: HR BUSINESS PARTNER | HR GENERALIST
Location: Southwood Interventions, 5701 S. Wood St., Chicago, IL 60636
Location: Woodridge Interventions, 2221 64th St., Woodridge, IL 60517
Now Hiring: HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Join our Team as an HR BUSINESS PARTNER at Abraxas Youth & Family Services in the Chicagoland area! In this HR BUSINESS PARTNER role, you will plan, implement, and coordinate HR for one or more residential and community-based programs including our Southwood Interventions program located in Cook County on the southside of Chicago and Woodridge Interventions program located in DuPage County. Regular travel between both locations is required.
Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 Annually
Job Type: Full-time
The successful HR Business Partner will be the first point of contact for employee relations, training, and leadership development. You will partner with HR Operations and Legal teams. You will advise, coach, and partner with business leaders and regional customer groups in the development and implementation of effective, best-in-class, full-cycle Human Resources solutions and mobilize resources to deliver desired results. This role is critical in executing our people initiatives, providing great internal customer support, and driving HR functional/strategic excellence and process improvement.
In this role, you will work with HR leadership to enhance the employee experience, increase employee engagement and retention, and improve employee productivity. This will be accomplished through your efforts to develop, implement, administer, and interpret HR policies, procedures and programs in compliance with current and evolving laws and organizational standards.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with broad working knowledge of the processes and functions of human resources, with an emphasis on employee and labor relations. They will be self-motivated with the aptitude for independent judgement, good problem solving, conflict resolution, organizational, time management, and project management skills, along with the ability to take charge of multiple projects at the same time and see them through completion. They will also be experienced in conducting employe relations investigations and witness interviews; preparing written reports and summaries of findings, with supporting documentation that is fair, impartial, and represents the facts.
Duties
- Employee Relations Management: Handling employee relations matters, conducting investigations when necessary, and providing guidance to managers on disciplinary actions.
- Legal Compliance: Addressing legal concerns and maintaining accurate documentation of incidents, complaints, and investigations. Collaborating with legal counsel when needed.
- Training and Development: Designing and facilitating training sessions for managers on various HR topics such as communication, employee retention, leadership, and team dynamics. Providing coaching on performance appraisal processes.
- Collaboration: Working closely with HR Operations and management teams on employment matters throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Maintains working relationship with union officials and adheres to terms of labor contract by monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies concerning work conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Five (5) years of experience as a Human Resources Business Partner, generalist, and/or specialist. Ideally, this experience has been gained within a large organization, showcasing your ability to navigate complex HR landscapes.
Who We Are:
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.
Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.
Benefits & Perks:
We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.
- Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Life Assistance Program (LAP)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
- Advancement Opportunities
Why Should You Consider Abraxas?
- At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
- As we work to make a difference in people's lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.
- As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
- Whether you're looking to begin a rewarding career or you're a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
- At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
- If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.
We are Hiring and We Want You on Our Team!
Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Abraxas Youth & Family Services. We hope you consider applying for employment with us!
If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at recruiting@jobsatabraxas.org