Sr. HR Business Partner

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

We continuously work to embed equity in our internal practices and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff across all levels of the organization. We intentionally work to create the right conditions to enable our employees to feel that they can be their authentic selves and fully participate in the life of the enterprise.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. HR Business Partner on our Human Resource team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 2-3 days a week in the office.

As a Sr. HR Business Partner, you will partner with leaders of assigned business units by integrating/aligning HR strategies and business initiatives while providing value added HR solutions. Consult with assigned leaders. Interpret and deploy human resources programs to designated client groups. Involved in the development, implementation and refinement of HR programs with a focus on continuous improvement. The Senior HR Business Partner builds strong collaborative relationships and tactfully holds a dual role as an employee advocate and an extension of management. The Senior HR Business Partner is involved in HR and business decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as an HR partner, subject matter expert/consultant to assigned business units

• Design, develop and implement HR strategies and equitable solutions to address client needs.

• Contribute to the development of the business strategy by partnering with business leaders to identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities, competencies, skills and processes.

• Provide recommendations to leaders relative to business unit structure, workforce planning, talent reviews and succession planning.

• Consult with business leaders on enterprise programs including performance management, compensation, talent management, engagement, training, and development.

• Drive change through the business and its HR programs utilizing change management tools.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management by building and establishing effective, consultative relationships.

Employee Relations

• Apply subject matter expertise to manage simple to highly complex employee relations and performance issues.

• Responsible for independently conducting thorough and objective investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation following legal and industry best practices. Engages with the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) as needed.

• Handle ADA accommodations.

• Pro-actively identify issues, risks and/or concerns and offers advice on how to address, eliminate or mitigate risk.

• Provide advice and coaching to senior managers and employees and make recommendations and ensure appropriate action is taken.

• Partner with HR DEI team as needed.

Internal Collaboration

• Collaborate and build effective relationships with other members of the HR team to facilitate timely delivery of Human Resources services, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development and Learning, HRIS, Benefits and Compensation and Operations team.

• Address training and development needs, DEI issues, compensation structures, benefit-related inquiries and issues, system issues, on-boarding and recruiting needs.

• Lead or join committees or resource groups to develop, implement and/or administer HR programs and policies for the organization.

  May include other responsibilities as assigned

  REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 7+ years of HR business partner experience required.

• Substantive knowledge of HR and business unit strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to manage simple to highly complex employee relations matters and investigations using a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) lens.

• Proven track record of navigating organizational boundaries and building strong relationships with Sr Leaders and Managers.

• Exceptional ability to work through complex situations.

• Strong consulting, interpersonal, teamwork, communication, service delivery and client service skills.

• Strong knowledge of HR policies and processes (performance management, talent management, rewards and recognition, employee relations, compensation).

• Solid understanding of Human Resources laws and principles required, including ADA, FMLA, PWFA.

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION