Manager, Talent Partner (HR Business Partner) - Chicago Remote

Axiom is where legal teams go to find the right talent for everything from routine in-house tasks to complex outside counsel work. The Talent Partner will be responsible for bringing out the best in talent and helping the business deliver results and growth in a values-driven way, while developing policy implementation and supporting best practices within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Partner directly with managers and leaders advising and pro-actively anticipating their people needs including rolling out organizational structures, providing counsel on performance management, advising on complex people issues, providing compensation and recognition recommendations, and overall, operating as the key thought partner on all things talent
• Be accountable for the team member experience from hire to retire including scoping job roles with management, ongoing career development and coaching, running our bi-annual feedback and development processes for your functions (including promotion process), partnering on improvement implementation following engagement surveys, analysing exit and attrition trends to create proactive solutions and owning people compliance within your business area
• Own the successful resolution of employee relations issues by providing counsel and direction for cyclical and ad hoc performance management and operating as an advisor to team members on their development and career goals at Axiom
• Empower and upskill Managers, acting as a point of contact for HR issues & using judgment regarding escalating issues and asking for assistance
• Help develop and implement strong diversity and inclusion practices across the business
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and oversee insights based, output orientated project work to ensure cohesive delivery of HR programs and services to the wider business

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience working in an HR role with experience across some of the following HR disciplines including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, employment law, compensation practices or organizational design
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to build credibility with all levels within the organization
• Able to use and interpret data and apply a data-driven approach to decision making
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, which includes multi-tasking and the ability to quickly turn-around and deliver outcomes
• Meticulous organizational and planning skills, and a comfort with change to ensure we deliver results on time and as expected
• Proven influencing and negotiating skills in situations with both internal and external groups
• A great listener with exceptional EQ
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• You are adaptable, authentic, accountable, and values-driven. You're a team player who always gives their best and inspires others to do the same
• This role requires curiosity, resourcefulness, analytical thinking, proactivity and collaboration
• Experience using HR / Talent Management Systems (e.g. Workday)
• Experience working with global teams