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(Senior) HR Business Partner

Tempus AI
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team and support our laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic partner to the lab leadership team, providing expert HR guidance and support to drive business objectives and foster a positive work environment. This role requires experience in union environments and the ability to navigate complex labor relations. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with lab leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and drive a high-performance culture.
  • Provide guidance and support on performance management, organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management.
  • Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and develop solutions to improve employee engagement and retention.
  • Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures, with a focus on unionized environments. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including union contracts.
  • Integrate and partner with Recruiting, Talent Development, Compensation, Legal, and People Operations teams to implement solutions and help scale the business.

Required Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience required
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR credential strongly preferred
  • At least 5 years of progressive HR experience with at least 2 years of HR Business Partner experience, preferably with a specific focus on hourly employee populations and/or union environments.
  • Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and labor relations.
  • Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational development, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
  • Proven ability to influence and drive change within a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday.

Additional Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
  • Customer-service focused and able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees and managers in a team-based environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
  • Ability to think strategically, while driving and owning initiatives.
  • Highly adaptable and flexible; able to navigate competing priorities.
  • A general knowledge of EEO, FMLA, ADA, affirmative action and other federal, state and company guidelines preferred

Illinois Pay Range: $70,000 - $120,000

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary : $70,000 - $120,000

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