Human Resources Consultant - Chicago - HUB International

Description

Job Description

ABOUT US

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Consultant is part of the greater People & Technology consulting team providing advice and solutions to clients across various industries, helping them to address business challenges and achieve their business goals. The role works closely with clients to understand their needs, develop and execute HR programs, resolve employee relations issues, ensure compliance, and support HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• :Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships. Serve as the HR point of contact for assigned clients, responding to inquiries and providing practical HR guidance
• .Compliance Support: Ensure client HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Conduct HR audits to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions
• .Employee Relations: Partner with clients to address and resolve employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace conflicts, and terminations. Conduct investigations as needed
• .Policy Development and Implementation: Develop, review, and update employee policies and procedures. Support clients with policy implementation and employee communication
• .Compensation Administration: Assist clients with compensation analysis and market pricing
• .Training: Develop and deliver leadership training programs for managers on topics including performance management, employee relations, interviewing skills, harassment prevention, and leadership skills
• .HR Programs and Processes: Support the implementation of HR programs such as performance reviews, onboarding, employee engagement initiatives, and recognition programs
• .Data Analysis: Collect and analyze HR metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, compensation data) to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations to clients
• .Project Management: Lead or support HR project activities, including planning, resource allocation, and progress monitoring. Examples include HR assessments, job architecture projects, and employee engagement surveys
• .Presentation and Reporting: Prepare and present HR reports, audit findings, and recommendations to clients in a clear and actionable manner
• .Continuous Improvement: Stay current on employment law changes, HR best practices, and emerging trends to provide informed guidance to clients

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Preferred Qualification

s:Education and Experien

• ceBachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related fiel
• d.Minimum 8 years of professional HR experience, working as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Manager supporting multiple areas of H
• R.Experience managing projects is highly desirabl

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Certifications, Licenses, Registrati

• onsHR certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) or the ability to obtain certification in within one year of employme

nt.Functional Ski

• llsClient Service: Anticipates client needs and responds effectively to current and changing nee
• ds.Project Management: Develops project plans for small to medium sized projects. Leads and/or supports projects through to completi
• on.Time Management: Foresees roadblocks and senses what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal. Achieves goals and completes tasks in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered by organizing, re-prioritizing, and re-planni
• ng.Presentation: Designs and develops presentations, creating updated content where needed. Delivers presentations with confidence, engaging with the audien
• ce.Writing: Communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct, clear, and convincing manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, which is appropriate for the intended audien
• ce.Relationship Building: Identifies and initiates professional working relationships (internally and externally). Maintains relationships for mutual benefit. Proactive in helping and involving othe
• rs.Problem Solving: Identifies client problems and is able to help provide solutions, helping client to prioritize based on level of risk and/or business nee
• ds.Adaptability: Demonstrates comfort in being able to throw out old plans and produce new plans. Effectively uses resources to adapt to chang
• es.Professional Judgement: Ability to assess facts, data, credibility, and situations. Analyzes issues, clarifies positions, and determines options to reach decisio

ns.Supervisory Responsibiliti

• es:N

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Required Tra

• vel:Ability to travel nationally as needed based upon client needs, up to

20%.
JOIN OUR

TEAMDo you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and ser

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Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $ 80,000 to $115,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some posi