Regional HR Business Partner, Upper Midwest
- Location
- Willowbrook, IL
- Listed
- 11 days ago
About the role
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Where is the work
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
Job Summary
This role supports Trane Commercial field sales and service across the Upper Midwest Region, and is responsible for developing and executing on people strategies across the region of 600+ employees. Primary strategic focus areas include advancement of culture and engagement, talent development and planning for a workforce that's ready to serve our customers. This role is onsite within the region, with travel expected approximately 25% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Functions as key HR strategic business partner with business leadership team to develop and execute critical business and organizational strategies.
- Serve as a credible coach and confidante to these leadership teams, as well as a strong employee advocate
- Provide leadership, guidance and counsel on matters related to talent, organizational change, human capital, labor relations, employee engagement
- Develop and execute HR plans, processes, and programs aligned with business objectives, including organizational design, succession planning, talent management/acquisition, goal alignment, employee engagement and communications
- Provide guidance to leadership on talent management/development and succession planning to ensure the right talent capabilities and bench strength are developed to support the business
- Serve as expert in change management to positively impact organizational effectiveness; provide guidance and coaching to leadership team on change management;
- Develop, analyze and report on data and metrics that drive continuous improvement in the business strategies and objectives
- Develops a sustainable strategic workforce plan for the organization
- Collaborates with CoE's and other HR leaders to share best practices, address critical needs, issues, and initiatives.
- Provides coaching and guidance to managers on organizational development related matters, including organizational analysis, strategy, structure and key processes to support organizational/business needs
- Builds and supports an employee engagement strategy that facilitates organizational performance and enables successful organizational change
- Coaches and advises on appropriate total rewards strategies, programs, and tools to enhance organizational performance and employee engagement
- Drive continuous improvement through innovation, efficiency, process excellence, and accountability.
- Ensures business compliance with internal and external policies and standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
- 7+ years' experience in the Human Resources Function
- Must possess strong skills/experience in business partnering
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and delivery with proven, measurable results for managing change.
- Strong talent management, leadership development, performance management, and org development experience.
- Demonstrated success in creating an environment of trust with clients where integrity is unquestioned; can effectively utilize negotiation and conflict resolution skills when needed
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communications skills with all levels of the organization required
- Preferred SPHR/PHR certificate
- Proficiency in using Microsoft software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Preferred experience using Workday, Tableau, Visier
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range
- $103,400.00 - $186,830.00
- Compensation Type: Salary
- Incentive Eligible: Yes
- Sales Commission Eligible: No
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
Safety Sensitive Role: No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
From Trane Technologies's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 30, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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