**Job Title:** People Business Partner II **Department:** Human Resources **Country:** United States of America **State/Province:** Illinois **City:** Chicago **Full/Part Time:** Full time **Job Summary:** Under general supervision, this position is responsible for aligning business objectives to people solutions within assigned client group(s). This role collaborates with internal and external partners to respond to business and/or employee needs. People Business Partners act as business professionals, team member champions, and change agents. This position will deliver both strategic and tactical HR support and programs to the organization from partnering with clients on compliance, performance management, career development to advising on various management issues. This position typically supports employees through director-level; may support VP level depending on organizational structure. **Job Description:** **Key Responsibilities:** • Manages employee relations issues, through effective, thorough and objective investigations, engaging with compliance as needed to resolve, and keep managers informed of the status as needed. Identifies and surfaces related trends within their client group. • Maintains knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Escalates cases as needed to people business partner leadership; partners with the Legal department as needed/required. • Partners with team members to be a champion of employee experience and effective workplace culture. • Forms effective relationships with client groups, coach, consult and empower management, by providing People guidance when appropriate. • Builds basic level of business and HR acumen to identify trends and metrics in partnership with the Centers of Expertise teams to develop solutions, programs, policies and opportunities for learning. • Executes company-wide Talent Programs within client groups, including Annual Talent Review, Performance Review, and Competency Assessment, etc. • Provides input on business structure, workforce planning and succession planning. • Works closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** + 4+ years HR/Generalist experience with emphasis on employee relations, labor relations, employee advocacy and cultural change activities or relevant organizational experience with 1+ years with people business partner experience - OR -Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Communications, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field with 1+ years with people business partner experience **Preferred Qualifications** : + Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Communications, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field with 2+ years of relevant work experience preferred + Professional in Human Resources Certification - HRCI or SHRM **Skills and Abilities:** + Comfortable with high volume and very fast-paced workload. + Demonstrate discretion and sound judgment while working with sensitive and confidential materials + Results driven; able to deliver full-cycle projects (start to finish) and results in a timely manner + Ability to solve moderate to complex problems; resourceful and takes initiative to seek internal and external resources when problem-solving + Effective verbal and written communications This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. **Compensation:** Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time. **Benefits:** The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually. **Education:** Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Business Communications, Bachelors: Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Bachelors: Human Resources Management, Bachelors: Industrial Psychology **Work Experience:** Human Resources **Job Opening ID:** 00579690 People Business Partner II (Open) **_“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this_** **_classification._** **_It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._** **_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”_** **_J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law._** **Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities.** Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career. **Why J.B. Hunt?** J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees. **What are we looking for?** J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process due to a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by calling 1-800-777-4968.