HR Business Partner II

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

We invite you to view the opportunity below.

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as the business partner to business line or support unit leadership, providing core human resource service supporting the strategic needs of organization. Anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management. Interprets internal or external issues and recommends solutions and best practices. Solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify solutions.

This person will also:

• Contribute to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes. Facilitate long-term initiatives aligned with strategic goals.

• Support line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the function/business strategy.

• Provide expert advice and coaching to business line partners and colleagues around expense control, salary administrations, talent assessment and development, performance management, etc.

• Identify and drive the communication and sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement. Ensure that a strong leadership and coaching culture permeates the organization.

• Serve as a liaison between the customer and HR to ensure that HR services are aligned with internal customer needs.

• Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends.

Review the qualifications listed below: 

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Human Resources. Required

Experience

• 4-7 years Within Human Resources team and partnered with mid- and senior-level leadership. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• PHR - Professional Human Resources. Preferred

• SPHR - Senior Professional Human Resources. Preferred

• SHRM - CP (Certified Professional Human Resources) Preferred

• SHRM - SCP (Senior Certified Professional Human Resources) Preferred

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.