Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Progressive Components Wauconda IL Exempt Work Arrangement: Hybrid; onsite Tuesdays and as business needs require. Please note that the work arrangement described is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

About the Role

Progressive Components is an employee-owned company with a strong culture practical values and a commitment to continuous improvement. We are seeking a forward-thinking Senior Human Resources Business Partner People Operations to provide practical HR leadership and operational support across the organization.

This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with managers and employees while owning key HR functions including employee relations benefits and leave administration payroll employee engagement HR operations reporting and employee lifecycle processes.

The successful candidate will bring strong HR judgment credibility and a continuous improvement mindset. They will be comfortable leveraging HR technology reporting tools and AI-enabled resources to improve efficiency strengthen self-service and enhance the employee experience. This is a hands-on HRBP role where culture trust confidentiality accountability and follow-through are highly valued.

What Youll Do

Partner with Managers and Employees

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to managers and employees.
• Provide guidance on employee relations performance management corrective action investigations workplace concerns and separations.
• Coach leaders on communication accountability leadership effectiveness and consistent application of HR practices.
• Support employee engagement address concerns proactively and reinforce Progressive Components culture and values.

Lead People Operations and Employee Lifecycle Processes

• Manage and continuously improve employee lifecycle processes including onboarding offboarding leaves employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure HR processes are accurate compliant and consistently executed.
• Utilize HR systems reporting tools and workflow resources to improve efficiency communication and employee support.
• Track key HR metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Manage Payroll Administration

• Own payroll processing and administration in coordination with Finance and external vendors.
• Review payroll data employee changes benefits deductions PTO and related transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain payroll documentation controls and audit processes to support compliance and continuity.

Support Benefits Leaves and Compliance

• Coordinate benefits administration open enrollment employee life events leaves of absence accommodations workers compensation and related communications.
• Partner with brokers carriers TPAs legal counsel and other advisors as needed.
• Ensure employee inquiries are resolved appropriately and compliance-sensitive matters are properly documented and escalated.

Strengthen HR Systems Data and Reporting

• Maintain HRIS data reporting dashboards and workforce-related records.
• Monitor data integrity identify reporting needs and provide insights that support business and HR decision-making.
• Leverage technology and reporting tools to improve efficiency accuracy and service delivery.

Support Culture Engagement and Organizational Effectiveness

• Support initiatives related to employee engagement culture change management employee-owner education workforce planning and leadership communication.
• Translate HR and organizational initiatives into practical guidance for managers and employees.
• Foster employee trust engagement retention and a positive employee-owner experience.

Technology and Continuous Improvement

• Leverage HR technology reporting tools and AI-enabled productivity resources to improve workflows reporting and employee self-service.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes reduce manual work and enhance operational effectiveness while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment.

What Were Looking For

• Minimum 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience preferably in a small to mid-size business environment where the role required both hands-on execution and manager-facing HR support.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations benefits administration leave/accommodation support payroll processing and administration HRIS coordination compliance support employee lifecycle processes and HR operations.
• Prior experience as an HR Business Partner Senior HR Generalist HR Operations Lead or similar role strongly preferred.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience required; ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment practices and HR compliance including the ability to recognize when to escalate to legal counsel broker TPA Finance or other external advisors.
• Experience coordinating open enrollment employee life events vendor follow-up and benefits communications.
• Experience building sustainable HR processes checklists workflows trackers and documentation.
• Comfort using HR technology reporting tools spreadsheets document platforms workflow resources and AI-enabled tools to improve HR service delivery.
• Experience supporting multiple employee populations or locations preferred.
• Exposure to international HR coordination for Europe Singapore or other non-U.S. employee groups preferred.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Organizational Development or related field preferred; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• PHR SPHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• GPHR or demonstrated international HR coordination experience strongly preferred but not required.

Why Join Progressive Components

Progressive Components is an employee-owned company with a strong culture practical values and a commitment to continuous improvement. As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience while helping shape scalable HR practices that support the organizations future growth.

Our Total Rewards Package Includes:

Financial Security Competitive compensation Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation - share in the companys long-term success as an employee-owner Medical dental and vision coverage (PPO and HSA options) Company-paid life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee referral bonus program Professional development opportunities training and tuition reimbursement Employee recognition and rewards program

Work-Life Flexibility Generous paid time off Hybrid and flexible work arrangements Internet reimbursement Casual dress environment No Meeting Fridays

Health & Well-Being Annual wellness reimbursement program Company recharge days and wellness resources Opportunities to support community initiatives through our STAR Foundation

Compensation:The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100000$140000 depending on qualifications and addition to base pay Progressive Components offers a comprehensive benefits package and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing employees with the opportunity to share in the long-term success and growth of the company.