Senior Business Excellence Partner

Key DetailsCompensation: $120,000 - $150,000 base salary + eligibility to earn a 15% bonusBenefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO and additional company-sponsored benefitsLocation: Schaumburg, ILWork Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week required, Wednesdays are required)LaSalle Network is hiring a Senior Business Excellence Partner for a high-impact opportunity with a growing organization focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement and business transformation. This Senior Business Excellence Partner role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex operational challenges, driving measurable change and influencing teams across multiple functions. If you're energized by uncovering inefficiencies, implementing practical solutions and delivering tangible business outcomes, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.This is not a traditional project management or process documentation position. The Senior Business Excellence Partner will identify opportunities, build solutions, drive adoption and measure results. You'll partner directly with leaders across operations, finance and customer-facing teams while gaining visibility into strategic business initiatives and organizational performance.What's the job?Serve as a trusted advisor and change agent across the organizationIdentify operational pain points impacting productivity, quality, customer experience or financial performanceAnalyze current-state processes and challenge existing workflows to uncover improvement opportunitiesDesign and implement scalable solutions that reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiencyBuild low-code/no-code prototypes, pilots and proof-of-concepts to validate ideas before larger-scale implementationFacilitate process improvement workshops, Kaizen events and stakeholder working sessionsDevelop business cases supported by data and measurable outcomesEstablish baseline metrics and track post-implementation performanceDrive adoption of new processes, tools and operating models across teamsLeverage tools such as Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, Power Automate, Salesforce, ServiceNow and AI-enabled technologies to improve business processesWhat's needed?Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related fieldMaster's degree preferredLean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience; Black Belt preferred for senior-level candidates7+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, business transformation or continuous improvement environmentsExperience delivering measurable business results through implementation, not just strategy developmentStrong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skillsProven ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levelsExperience working within complex operational, service, manufacturing, supply chain or transactional environmentsProficiency with data analysis, workflow automation and process optimization toolsDemonstrated curiosity, initiative and a solutions-oriented mindsetExperience utilizing emerging technologies and AI tools to improve operational performance is highly preferredWhat's in it for me?Competitive base salary of $120,000 - $150,00015% annual bonus eligibilityComprehensive benefits packageHigh visibility with executive leadershipOpportunity to drive enterprise-wide business transformation initiativesExposure to strategic operational and financial decision-makingCollaborative, innovative and growth-focused cultureCareer advancement opportunities within a high-performing organizationIf you're a results-driven professional who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, solving business challenges and delivering meaningful operational improvements, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting Senior Business Excellence Partner opportunity.Thank you,Allee StruveRecruiting LeadLaSalle NetworkLaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.