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Regional HR Business Partner, Upper Midwest

Trane Technologies

Willowbrook, IL · HybridFull-time$103–187K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$103–187K/yr
Location
Willowbrook, ILHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Regional HR Business Partner supports Trane Commercial field sales and service across the Upper Midwest, developing and executing people strategies for a region of more than 600 employees. The role focuses on culture and engagement, talent development, and workforce planning. It works onsite within the region, with approximately 25% travel, and follows a Monday-through-Thursday onsite schedule with a flexible work location on Fridays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Business PartneringStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentPerformance ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentTrust BuildingNegotiationConflict ResolutionAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsInfluencingCommunicationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookWorkdayTableauVisier

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree7+ Years Human Resources ExperienceSPHR or PHR Certificate

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/) , and through our businesses including Trane® (http://www.trane.com/index.html) and Thermo King (http://www.thermoking.com/na/en.html) , sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits (http://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

Job Summary:

This role supports Trane Commercial field sales and service across the Upper Midwest Region, and is responsible for developing and executing on people strategies across the region of 600+ employees. Primary strategic focus areas include advancement of culture and engagement, talent development and planning for a workforce that’s ready to serve our customers. This role is onsite within the region, with travel expected approximately 25% of the time.

Responsibilities:

  • Functions as key HR strategic business partner with business leadership team to develop and execute critical business and organizational strategies.

  • Serve as a credible coach and confidante to these leadership teams, as well as a strong employee advocate

  • Provide leadership, guidance and counsel on matters related to talent, organizational change, human capital, labor relations, employee engagement

  • Develop and execute HR plans, processes, and programs aligned with business objectives, including organizational design, succession planning, talent management/acquisition, goal alignment, employee engagement and communications

  • Provide guidance to leadership on talent management/development and succession planning to ensure the right talent capabilities and bench strength are developed to support the business

  • Serve as expert in change management to positively impact organizational effectiveness; provide guidance and coaching to leadership team on change management;

  • Develop, analyze and report on data and metrics that drive continuous improvement in the business strategies and objectives

  • Develops a sustainable strategic workforce plan for the organization

  • Collaborates with CoE’s and other HR leaders to share best practices, address critical needs, issues, and initiatives.

  • Provides coaching and guidance to managers on organizational development related matters, including organizational analysis, strategy, structure and key processes to support organizational/business needs

  • Builds and supports an employee engagement strategy that facilitates organizational performance and enables successful organizational change

  • Coaches and advises on appropriate total rewards strategies, programs, and tools to enhance organizational performance and employee engagement

  • Drive continuous improvement through innovation, efficiency, process excellence, and accountability.

  • Ensures business compliance with internal and external policies and standards

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred

  • 7+ years’ experience in the Human Resources Function

  • Must possess strong skills/experience in business partnering

  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and delivery with proven, measurable results for managing change.

  • Strong talent management, leadership development, performance management, and org development experience.

  • Demonstrated success in creating an environment of trust with clients where integrity is unquestioned; can effectively utilize negotiation and conflict resolution skills when needed

  • Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communications skills with all levels of the organization required

  • Preferred SPHR/PHR certificate

  • Proficiency in using Microsoft software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Preferred experience using Workday, Tableau, Visier

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$103,400.00 - $186,830.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

  • Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!

  • Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.

  • Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.

  • 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

No

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

How this job compares

Set against the 465 open Human Resources Business Partner jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$103–187K/yr
  • US median$94–132K/yr267 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $145K, is 29% above the US median midpoint ($113K) — in the middle half of Human Resources Business Partner salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Human Resources Business Partner jobs in Illinois and 465 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Human Resources Business Partner postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (395 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 178 of the 465 open Human Resources Business Partner jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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