Business Partner Specialist

Morningstar has been committed to empowering investor success for over 40 years. With a presence in 32 countries, we help investors worldwide achieve their financial goals. We offer independent research and innovative software products to financial advisors and individual investors. We believe that when the investor wins, we all win.

At Morningstar, your contributions have meaning and can drive change. We offer a place where talented, driven people can grow. Our differences are our strength; the fact that we don’t all think the same way—and that we encourage unique perspectives—helps us create outstanding products and services for our clients. Morningstar values a variety of perspectives and considers a broad range of experiences essential to the intellectual vibrancy of our spaces, the employee experience, and our business success.

The Role

We believe that people are our most important asset. Their creativity, talent, and willingness to learn are essential to our success. Recruiting and growing great people is critical to Morningstar’s future. We're looking for a People & Culture Business Partner Specialist who understands the work we do, the kinds of people who thrive here, and how we collaborate globally. Our goal is to foster a high-performance, employee-oriented culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, and goal achievement.

This role is based in our Chicago office.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership :

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders within the business, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with various Centers of Excellence (CoE) P&C teams to develop and implement P&C policies, procedures and solutions which support both the overall company strategy and the unique needs of the business in the US.
• Partner with leadership to identify workforce challenges and opportunities and develop solutions that drive business success.
• Work closely with business leaders on organizational strategies, such as workforce planning, talent optimization, and change management.

Talent Management :

Employee Engagement and Culture :

Employee Relations & HR Operations :

Data-Driven Decision Making :

Collaboration and Communication :

Desired Experience

This role requires unrestricted rights to work permanently in the U.S.

Total Compensation Range (inclusive of base salary and target incentive) :

$92,525-$157,275

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide :

75% 401k match up to 7%

Comprehensive health benefits (medical / dental / vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages

Trust-Based Time Off

Charitable Matching Gifts program

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.