NHQ57683 - HR Advisor – Peoria, IL
Do you have a passion for problem solving and assisting employees? We are looking for an HR professional with a
generalist background who is excited to collaborate with the other HR team members in finding solutions for both
our business and employees. This position is responsible for providing support and service delivery of a wide range
of HR services to our management team and employees headquartered in Peoria, IL plus various remote locations
throughout central and northern Illinois. Major responsibilities are to serve as the HR advisor to client groups and
employees. Provide consistent HR support to clients and employees on day-to-day issues and inquiries. Partners
with colleagues to deliver HR programs including organizational design, development and training activities,
employee relations, and performance management to managers and employees to ensure they are equipped to
meet the organization’s business goals and mission. This position is located at the biomedical facility in Peoria, IL
and reports to an HR Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
 Responsible for partnering and facilitating all HR Service Delivery initiatives to assigned business units
within a geographic area. Key areas include employee relations, coaching, organizational design, HR
training, performance management
 Consult with client groups on application/interpretation of laws and regulations, HR policies, performance
issues, transfer, terminations and promotions
 Coach managers on employee problem resolution and performance management
 Proactively provide consistent HR support to clients on day-to-day issues and inquiries, and answer nonroutine requests for information and policy interpretation
 Monitor employee climate to identify issues/trends
 Present/lead HR driven training sessions/workshops to include performance management,
succession/workforce planning, compensation/benefits, organization/team development, and change
management to assigned client groups
 Ensure compliance with established internal HR policies and procedures and regulatory requirements and
conduct periodic audits, as needed/required
 Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends
 Manage specific projects as determined by the HR Senior Leadership Team and participate in functional
and cross-functional initiatives
 Foster and maintain strong internal relationships with key HR and business leaders
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related
degree or equivalent experience.
 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, including in-depth experience in employee relations and
delivering on a wide range of HR initiatives across a large organization. PHR/SPHR preferred.
 Excellent collaboration and written/verbal communication skills are required
 Ability to partner with management to solve their business problems and quickly establish rapport and
build relationships
 In-depth experience in employee relations and experience delivering on a wide range of HR initiatives
across a large organization
 Business and financial acumen, as well as general HR functional knowledge
 Broad knowledge of employment law, compensation and organizational development
 Experience managing in a highly matrixed environment
 Demonstrated problem solving, interpersonal, and project management skills
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Knowledge of HRIS systems, basic HR measurement, and process improvement techniques required
Experience working in a union environment/labor relations is preferred but not required.
The American Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that offers employees growth and development, team spirit, a
competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid-time-off, medical benefits, & 401k.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply, please visit:
https://www.americanredcross.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=57683&CurrentPage=
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