North America Senior HRBP

Posting Date: 9 Apr 2026

City: Chicago

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60603 Lisle, IL, US, 60532

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Global Human Resources

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a North America Senior HRBP to join its office in Chicago within the Global Human Resources Division.

Mission

The Senior HR Generalist will lead the overall operations of the Human Resources, including but not limited to full cycle recruiting, training, employee relations, employee engagement, administration of benefits, HRIS administration, and a wide range of HR generalist duties as needed.

Key Accountabilities

Advanced Employee Engagement Oversight:
- Take a lead role in designing and refining employee engagement and recognition programs, leveraging experience to enhance morale and overall employee satisfaction.
HRIS and Data Management Leadership:
- Provide leadership in HRIS data management, ensuring accurate and efficient data entry, and overseeing the approval and processing of changes.
Talent Acquisition Support and Expertise:
- Offer advanced support to the Talent Recruiting Team, possibly taking on more complex requisitions and actively contributing to the improvement of the talent acquisition process.
- Leading the he recruitment process, including job postings, screening resumes, and managing interviews, when Talent Recruiting Team is not present in the cluster.
Organization Structure Maintenance and Enhancement:
- Lead efforts in maintaining and enhancing the organization's structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
HR Policy Guidance and Enforcement:
- Serve as a go-to resource for HR policy guidance and interpretation, taking a more active role in enforcing policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
Advanced Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution:
- Handle more complex employee relations issues, disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations, using experience to navigate sensitive situations.
Enhanced Onboarding Coordination:
- Lead the planning and preparation for new hire orientation and other onboarding activities, possibly taking on a mentorship role for junior HR staff involved in onboarding.
Senior Level Personnel File Management:
- Oversee the management of both active and inactive employee personnel files and I-9 documentation at a senior level, ensuring compliance with federal and state law requirements.
Expertise in Learning & Development Data Management:
- Utilize advanced skills in managing data associated with learning and development through the Learning Management System (LMS).
Leadership in Company Communication:
- Take a more prominent role in assisting the HR Team with company communication, possibly overseeing or contributing to communication strategies and initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Finance Management or Economics

Qualifications

- 5+ years of progressive experience in human resources.
- Solid knowledge of HR processes, compliance, and best practices.
- Proficiency recruitment experience with engineering, consulting or professional services field strongly preferred
- Proficiency working in and pulling data from an HRIS preferred
- Knowledge of relevant HR labor laws and regulatory requirements
- Ability to maintain confidentiality

Competencies

DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.