HR Business Partner

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois southwestern Florida northwestern Indiana west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago Denver Milwaukee Grand Rapids Mich. and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont Illinois and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol WTFC.

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

Primary point of contact for Human Resources related matters this includes design and execution of HR strategies to support compensation career development performance management employee engagement employee relations and affirmative action. Will have visibility and input into charter / entity specific compensation leadership diversity board reporting.

What You Will Do

Ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk related to employment by investigating employee complaints interpret and apply corporate policies with fairness and consistency and ensure compliance with local state and federal employment laws and regulations.

Analyze cases to determine root cause and partner with business to mitigate future reoccurrence.

Coach leaders on employee relations issues.

Counsel and advise management on problem resolution and policy interpretation when escalated past MYHR.

Address issues that arise and manage up information that needs greater visibility and / or Sr. Managements focused attention.

Provide input and direction in developing charter / entity strategy to move the needle on employee engagement turnover recognition talent development / promotion opportunities.

Suggest and implement new HR solutions and processes for improvement to support clients and talent management objectives.

Accountable for leading HR Talent Management programs that will require a change and communication plan to continue to improve our offering i.e. career development employee engagement plans culture committee.

Maintain positive working relationship with leaders and Centers of Excellence establish an operating rhythm for successful communication and way of working together.

Work successfully with Talent Management team and centers of excellence on cross-charter / entity projects initiatives or problems.

Knowledge / Skills / Background / Experience

Bachelors degree required.

5-7 years ofexperience working in a corporate HR environment.

Ability to resolve complex issues with independent actions.

Highly proficient in Microsoft office suite.

Workday system knowledge preferred.

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 $ 71000 to 92000 along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors such as a candidates qualifications skills and experience.

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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 build a company that reflects the communities we serve we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. 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 sex age national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Key Skills

Category Management,Channel Marketing,ABAP,Administration Support,Accident Investigation,AV

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 71000 - 92000