Senior HR Business Partner

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”

Why join us?

An award-winning culture! Rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

Competitive pay and discretionary bonus eligible

Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few

Family-friendly work hours

We offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career

Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit

We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

What You’ll Do:

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner is a Strategic Partner supporting Retail Banking leaders and teams across multiple Charter organizations within the Chicagoland market. Partner closely with leaders and team members to develop and execute people strategies that support business objectives, including talent management, employee engagement, performance management, leadership development, compensation, succession planning, employee relations, and workforce planning.

This role collaborates with leaders from frontline through senior management levels and plays an active role in compensation, promotion, succession, and talent decisions. The position supports multiple Charter banks and branch locations throughout the Chicagoland area and requires periodic local travel.

Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that improve employee engagement, retention, recognition, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

Influence and support entity and charter-specific talent decisions, including promotions, performance calibration, succession planning, and compensation-related initiatives.

Recommend and implement HR programs, processes, and solutions that enhance the employee experience and support business objectives.

Lead talent management initiatives, including career development, employee engagement action planning, culture-building activities, and change management efforts.

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing guidance on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, performance management, and workplace concerns.

Investigate employee concerns and partner with management to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolution of workplace issues.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and practices.

Identify emerging workforce trends and organizational risks, escalating sensitive matters as appropriate and recommending proactive solutions.

Conduct root-cause analysis on employee relations and workplace issues, partnering with leaders to implement sustainable corrective actions.

Coach and influence leaders on employee relations, talent management, change leadership, and performance-related matters.

Build strong partnerships with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to drive alignment, communication, and execution of enterprise and charter priorities.

Collaborate across charters and functional teams on strategic projects, organizational initiatives, and business transformation efforts.

Qualifications:

6+ years’ experience working in a corporate HR environment with a shared services model strongly preferred.

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience advising senior business leaders (Director, VP, or SVP level) in a complex, matrixed organization.

Ability to resolve complex issues with independent actions and build solid connections with key stakeholders.

Highly proficient in Microsoft office suite.

Workday system knowledge preferred.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

Compensation:

The estimated annual salary range for this role is $85,000 to $110,000 along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.