Human Resources Business Partner

Job Duties

• Maintain a current knowledge of state and federal laws regarding human resources activities.
• Help establish and coordinate the implementation of human resources policies and procedures.
• Maintain a comprehensive process manual for HR Operations to be used as an internal guide as well as a training mechanism for human resources professionals.
• Provide guidance as support and counsel to stores.
• Provide direction, guidance and counseling to associates and management regarding resolution of associate-related problems.
• Apply policies and procedures to associate performance to identify gaps and assist in documenting performance deficiencies and developing action plans for improvement.
• Coincide with Regional Directors to assess management staffing needs.
• Partner with Regional Directors and Sr. Human Resources Manager to identify next level leaders; assist with developing a pool of qualified leaders.
• Review associate and management performance evaluations for corporate.
• Identify management and personnel coordinator development needs; recommend training.
• Partner with Learning and Development to identify and develop external candidates for next level leadership positions.
• Investigate associate grievances/complaints, including harassment complaints, and make recommendations to appropriate management for resolution.
• Investigate and respond to EEOC charges.
• Conduct periodic surveys with associates, clarify areas of misunderstanding, and address concerns.
• Attend unemployment hearings with Corporate Managers and Store Directors as needed.
• Process pay evaluations for Corporate/Stores as needed.
• Process expense reports for Human Resource Operations department.
• Participate in company-wide communication initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or business related area
• 3-5 years’ experience in Human Resources
• PHR certified preferred
• Spanish is a plus
• Experience investigating and responding to EEOC charges
• Retail experience or related field is a plus

Compensation

COMPENSATION: The starting salary range for this position is $74,000.00. The actual starting pay will be determined by a number of qualifications; including, experience and relevant skills.