Director of HR Partnership (Creative Design)
Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.
Why join us?
• An award-winning culture! We are 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 or incentive 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
• With 175+ community bank locations, 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
Job Description Summary
The Director of HR Partnership acts as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning human resource strategies with overall business objectives by providing expert consultation on employee relations, talent management, performance management, organizational development, and compliance, while actively collaborating with line managers to address workforce needs and drive organizational success within a designated business unit. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. Maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.
What You'll Do
• Strategic Partnership: Conducts regular meetings with respective business units. Partner with business leaders to understand business goals, identify people-related challenges, and develop HR strategies to support those goals.
• Business Acumen: Maintains a deep understanding of business operations, financial metrics, and strategic planning.
• HR Consulting: Coaches and consults with leadership, providing HR guidance when appropriate. Provide expert advice on HR policies, practices, and procedures.
• Data Analysis: Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends, assess effectiveness of HR programs, and inform decision-making. Partners with COEs to develop solutions, programs and policies. Uses data strategically, tracks KPIs and use them to drive performance and achieve objectives.
• Talent Management: Leads talent management cyclical programs, participates in the identification of successors and high-potential employees for development. Supports talent acquisition strategies. Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce and succession planning.
• Leadership Development: Liaises with L&D to identify and deliver appropriate programming.
• Organizational Development: Identify change management needs and partner with COE to deploy appropriate programs. Deliver employee engagement results and provide action planning and culture development support.
• Performance Management: Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and coaching for managers and employees.
• Compensation: Supports leaders through the compensation cycle. Provides guidance to ensure that pay decisions are aligned with performance results.
• Employee Relations: Address employee concerns, investigate issues, and resolve conflicts while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Appropriately escalates to ER team.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all employment laws and regulations, including policies related to discrimination, harassment, and leaves of absence.
Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience
• 7-10 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor degree
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred but not required.
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 salary range for this role is $117,000 - $158,000, 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.
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 be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. 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, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
