Manager, Talent Partner – HR Business Partner

Axiom

Axiom connects businesses with specialized legal talent. Talent Partner advising Chicago teams on HR strategy, employee relations, development, compensation, and people programs.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,000 - $83,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, performance management, and talent development while leveraging data-driven decision-making to enhance organizational effectiveness. Proven ability to foster a positive team member experience and implement diversity and inclusion practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementData-Driven Decision-MakingHR/Talent Management SystemsDiversity and Inclusion Practices

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementRecruitmentEmployment LawCompensation PracticesOrganizational DesignData InterpretationAttrition AnalysisCoachingCareer Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsNegotiating SkillsStrong Listening SkillsEmotional Intelligence

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayHRIS

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Talent ManagementOrganizational StructuresPerformance ManagementCompensation and RecognitionEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with managers and leaders on organizational structures, performance management, complex people issues, compensation and recognition recommendations, and talent matters
Own the team member experience from hire to retire, including job scoping, career development, coaching, feedback and development processes, promotions, engagement survey improvements, attrition analysis, and people compliance
Resolve employee relations issues and advise team members on development and career goals
Empower and upskill managers and advise on HR issues and escalations
Help develop and implement diversity and inclusion practices
Collaborate cross-functionally and oversee insight-based, outcome-oriented HR program and service delivery
Partner with the Global Talent Partner Lead, other Talent Partners, and Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment, People Development, and HRIS teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience working in an HR role across disciplines such as employee relations, recruitment, performance management, employment law, compensation practices, or organizational design
Excellent communication skills and ability to build credibility at all organizational levels
Ability to use and interpret data and apply a data-driven approach to decision-making
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and quickly deliver outcomes
Meticulous organizational and planning skills, with comfort working through change
Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external groups
Strong listening skills and exceptional EQ
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
Adaptable, authentic, accountable, values-driven, collaborative, curious, resourceful, proactive, and analytical
Experience with HR/Talent Management Systems such as Workday (desirable)
Experience working with global teams (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cash bonus plan with an on-target amount of 20% of base salary
Healthcare coverage
Life coverage
Disability coverage
401K with company match
Paid sick and personal time off
Paid parental leave
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process