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Principal Human Resources Business Partner

IAT Insurance Group

Job Location:

Rolling Meadows, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 97880 - 213030

Posted: 8 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 5 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for Principal HR Business Partner from our Alpharetta Georgia Raleigh North Carolina Scottsdale Arizona Cheshire Connecticut Naperville Illinois or the Rolling Meadows Illinois location. This role will actively partner with business unit executives to help drive strategy from a people perspective. Success in this role is measured by improved leader capability stronger talent outcomes simplified HR experiences and proactive partnership that enables business success. This role works a hybrid schedule that requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders; provide counsel on organizational health team effectiveness and people risks while balancing business needs and employee support in alignment with IAT culture.
Partner with leaders to translate business objectives into integrated people plans (workforce planning org design talent engagement and capability building).
Build strong business acumen (industry dynamics profit levers competitive strengths) to ensure HR recommendations are grounded in the realities of the business.
Champion an inclusive equitable and respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and all employees can do their best work.
Use data and insights to diagnose issues track progress and guide decisions (e.g. talent outcomes performance trends leader effectiveness organizational health indicators).
Drive an end-to-end talent approach (selection onboarding development performance retention and succession) to strengthen our talent bench and reduce critical talent risk.
Coach leaders on leadership expectations feedback performance management and developmentensuring consistent standards and high-quality people decisions.
Use a proactive future-focused approach to talentsupporting career development succession planning and identifying talent pipelines where applicable.
Identify opportunities to simplify people processes reduce friction and improve the employee/manager experienceleveraging people process and technology improvements
Partner with HR Operations/HRIS and COEs to transition non-strategic work to the right channel minimizing administrative burden and enabling HRBPs to focus on business outcomes
Support adoption of new practices and operating model expectations anticipating stakeholder change impacts and addressing resistance with data clarity and influence.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations investigations and performance issues; ensure fair consistent application of policies and practices while monitoring legal/compliance implications.
Assess organizational and people risks and recommend best approaches based on risk assessment and business context.

Qualifications:

Must-Have:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to consult with executive-level leaders to identify develop and deploy HR strategies that support business needs.
Demonstratable ability to help drive business strategy from a people perspective.
Advanced understanding of core HR disciplines (performance and development retention compensation/benefits employee relations salary administration organizational effectiveness).
Strong business acumenunderstands organizational strategy industry dynamics and how the business creates value.
Strong change leadership and ability to simplify complex processes into manageable scalable solutions delivered with quality
High credibility as a trusted advisor; balances business partnership and employee advocacy consistent with IAT culture and values.
To qualify applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship now or in the future for employment purposes.

Preferred to Have:

Masters degree (e.g. Human Resources Business Organizational Leadership or similar).
Professional HR certification such as SHRMSCP SPHR or equivalent demonstrating advanced HR knowledge and strategic business partnership capability.
Fifteen years of relevant strategic HR expertise.
Ongoing professional development expected to stay current on employment law HR best practices and industry trends.
Experience operating in a modern HR model (HRBP/COE/Operations) with demonstrated success shifting work from transactional to strategic through process technology and shared services.
Experience influencing leader behavior changes (coaching performance management talent reviews org effectiveness interventions).

Compensation:

Please note that the annual gross salary range (hourly rate) associated with this posting is $97880 $213030. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidates qualifications skills competencies and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary performance-based bonus opportunities 401(K) match profit-sharing opportunities and more.

To view details of our full benefits please visit Insurance Group is the largest private family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together is how we define IAT in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers.

At IAT were committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward driving innovation stable partnerships and growth. Thats why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

We offer comprehensive benefits like:

26 PTO Days (Entry Level) 12 Company Holidays 38 Paid Days Off
7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
Hybrid work environment
Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
College Loan Assistance Support Plan
Educational Assistance Program
Mentorship Program
Dress for Your Day Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

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