Human Resource Business Partner

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively develops business partner relationships with the RM, DMs, store management and support representatives for which he or she supports.
• Works with RM, DMs, and store management to proactively motivate and effectively manage & support their teams.
• Supports assigned regions, providing hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues.
• Conducts day-to-day performance management guidance to line managers and travels in support of training, development and culture initiatives.
• Helps various levels of operations managers deal with organizational, people, and change-related issues.
• Creates strategic ways to improve the relationship between the company’s leadership and its employees.
• Ensures a strong understanding of laws and regulations to help the company stay in compliance.
• Serves as talent management expert by ensuring that high-talent performers are recognized and provided opportunities to grow and develop.
• Works with RM and DMs to think ahead about their talent needs and future recruiting needs.
• PARTNERS WITH RECRUITERS AND MANAGEMENT FOR RECRUITING NEEDS AND STAFFING STRATEGY FOR THE REGION.
• Partners with recruiting and region management in relation to staffing and advising on effective recruitment and selection.
• Is available for team members to listen to their issues, respond, and mediate when necessary.
• Serves as an impartial resource for employees on any HR-related issue in order to provide guidance and assistance as necessary.
• Provides support, as needed, related to on-boarding processes.
• Serves as a general employment contact, managing employment-related phone calls and inquiries for the Region.
• Responsible for providing input to update Employee Handbook, LOA guide, HR forms, and policies.
• In coordination with the Compensation team, provides applicable advice and support related to compensation-related matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• College Degree required, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist, HR Manager, or equivalent function
• 1-3 years of management experience, preferably in a multi-unit environment
• This position requires regular travel.
• Employees must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment and apply policy, procedures and practices consistently and impartially
• Detail-oriented
• Bilingual a Plus
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Physical / Work Posture Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional to frequent periods of travel (via automobile, move about airport, air travel, etc.).
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access office machinery, materials, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
• Continuously communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Work Hours

• HRBPs will work 40+ hours a week, typically Monday-Friday.
• However, hours worked are based on the needs of our retail business, which operates 7 days/week.
• Work Hours – HRBPs will work 40+ hours a week, typically Monday-Friday. However, hours worked are based on the needs of our retail business, which operates 7 days/week.

Work Environment

• In-office environment.
• Travel required, as necessary and assigned.
• Due to the nature of the job (employee needs and relations), after hour calls and calls on the weekends is expected.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• May be exposed to dust, fluctuation in inside temperatures and electro-magnetic radiation as in a computer screen.