Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partner - Illinois

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

The Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to Regional Field Leadership, aligning people strategies with business objectives across Sunrise communities nationwide. This role drives talent initiatives, strengthens organizational effectiveness and fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture that supports operational excellence and team member engagement.

This role will cover communities in Illinois and Indiana

What You’ll Do:
• Partner with regional leaders to align workforce planning and talent strategy with business goals
• Analyze turnover, engagement and wage data to drive informed decision-making
• Coach and develop community and Area HR teams to enhance capability and consistency
• Lead regional training and performance management initiatives
• Advise leaders on complex employee relations, risk mitigation and compliance matters
• Support workforce transitions, including RIF planning and impact analyses
• Champion DEIB and cultural transformation initiatives across communities
• Implement organizational design and workforce optimization strategies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial employment laws and internal policies

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required; Master’s degree or advanced HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred

• Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources experience, prior HR Business Partner experience desired

• Experience in multi-site management

• Demonstrated success in partnering with leaders across all levels of the organization to drive enterprise-wide talent strategy, workforce planning and cultural transformation

• Exceptional organizational, analytical and decision-making abilities, with a consistent ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution

• Extensive knowledge of federal and multi-state/province employment laws, with a track record of navigating complex employee relations and advising on high-impact organizational decisions

• Strong consultative and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence and lead through change at all organizational levels

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience facilitating leadership presentations, strategic planning discussions and critical stakeholder alignment

Senior Manager, HR Business Partner – Drive Talent Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness Across Communities
HR Business Partner | HRBP | Talent Strategy | Employee Relations | Organizational Development | HR Leadership

Pay Range:

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift

• Tuition Reimbursement

• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.