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Human Resources Business Partner - Assurance

Baker Tilly · IL · $84,540–$157,560 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a retention problem you diagnosed and fixed. What did the data show?

What they are checking: Whether they use data to find real causes of turnover, which is a constant issue in assurance.

How do you build credibility with partners who see HR as administrative?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn influence with senior leaders by solving their business problems.

Tell me about a time you coached a leader through a hard conversation with an employee.

What they are checking: Coaching skill, since much of the partner role is helping managers handle people issues themselves.

What would you do

An audit partner wants to let a senior go after one bad review. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can push back on a partner with facts and protect fairness and legal risk.

A staff associate tells you a manager is creating a hostile environment but asks you not to say anything. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know when confidentiality has limits and how to handle a complaint properly.

How would you help an assurance practice with burnout without hurting client delivery?

What they are checking: Whether they balance employee wellbeing with business demands rather than favoring one.

About the work

How does the busy season in an assurance practice change what you focus on as an HR business partner?

What they are checking: Whether they understand audit workload cycles and plan HR work around them instead of against them.

How would you support the performance review and promotion process for a large group of audit staff?

What they are checking: Practical knowledge of calibration and promotion cycles in a professional services firm.

What's your approach to a workplace investigation from intake to close?

What they are checking: Whether they run investigations fairly, document them well and reach supportable conclusions.

How do you stay current on employment law across multiple states where the practice has people?

What they are checking: Awareness of multistate compliance risk in a firm with offices across the country.

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The full job description

As published by Baker Tilly.

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic partner to our Assurance Service Line, Region and ESO Leaders, aligning business objectives with people strategies across the organization. The HRBP will support the Assurance practice, and provides expert guidance on workforce planning, leadership coaching and consulting, talent development, performance management, organizational design, and change management. Key Responsibilities • Strategic HR Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders to understand organizational goals and develop HR strategies that support business objectives. • Talent Management: Support succession planning, talent reviews and leadership development. • Performance Management: Facilitate and support the performance management and compensation review process; serving as a coach and advisor to managers and leaders. • Organizational Development: Support organizational change initiatives, workforce planning, and employee engagement programs to foster a positive workplace culture. • Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, absenteeism) to identify trends and recommend data-driven solutions. • Learning and Development: Support training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities. • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Promote DEI initiatives and foster an inclusive work environment. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required • HR certification (e.g., SHRM‑CP, PHR) preferred. • 5 years minimum of progressive HR experience, preferably in a business partner or generalist role supporting a diverse workforce. • HR Expertise: In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR policies and best practices, employee relations, talent management, and organizational development. • Business Acumen: Ability to understand business operations and align HR strategies with organizational objectives. • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization. • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues. • Confidentiality: High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information. • Change Management: Experience supporting and driving organizational change, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. • Technology: Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analytics tools. The pay rate ranges for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. In Chicago, IL the pay rate range is: $84,540 to $157,560 In Minneapolis, MN the pay rate range is: $81,986 to $141,770 In Dallas, TX the pay rate range is: $81,986 to $141,770 In Milwaukee, WI the pay rate range is: $72,000 to $143,240 All qualified internal candidates will be considered for this position, irrespective of their current geographic location.

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