Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner | Rock Island, IL

Join IMEG’s HR team as an HR Business Partner. In this role, you will align business objectives with employees and leadership across assigned functions, serving as a trusted partner to both. You’ll build strong relationships across the organization to deliver value-added HR support, provide guidance on HR policies and practices, and help drive solutions that support business goals. Advance your career by influencing organizational success, supporting leaders and employees, and contributing to a people-first culture at a leading engineering firm.

Principal Responsibilities

• Participates in regular meetings with respective Client Executives and teams
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations
• Understands basic legal principles and seeks out additional information as needed in order to support the day-to-day management of employees in order to reduce legal risks and support regulatory compliance.
• Partners with the legal department and HR Leadership as needed/required
• Provides HR and Performance Management guidance to team management through the facilitation of regularly scheduled meetings and ongoing discussions (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
• Assists with the facilitation of Visa Sponsorships and related HR matters
• Works in conjunction with HR Leadership to help identify training needs for disciplines, teams, and individual coaching needs

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Able to keep information confidential and secured
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
• Excellent time management, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Familiarity with human resource information systems (HRIS) and/or the ability to quickly learn computer applications; Workday experience preferred
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 40% with occasional overnight stays

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or related field, required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Human Resources preferred
• Professional Human Resources certification preferred; PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM

Why Join Us IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

HR Team Highlights

• Provide critical support for people operations across a national engineering firm.
• Partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to drive organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
• Support M&A integration efforts, helping newly acquired teams transition smoothly into the organization’s processes, culture, and systems.
• Contribute to key HR initiatives, including talent development, engagement, and performance management.

Locations Available:

• Rock Island