Human Resources Business Partner

Driven by Dobbs is a family of brands combining Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers (founded in 1976 in South St. Louis, MO) and Conrad’s Tire Express & Total Car Care (founded in 1969 in Cleveland, OH). Together, we operate across eight states with a full selection of quality tire brands and comprehensive automotive services, from routine maintenance to advanced diagnostics and engine repair. Our culture emphasizes training, development, safety, and team wellbeing, while actively supporting local organizations and charities.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our business unit leaders and drive our people strategy across a dispersed field organization. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, aligning business objectives with HR solutions and helping shape a high-performance culture through data-driven decision-making, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, tailoring enterprise-wide initiatives to meet business unit needs.
• Lead the Talent Assessment Process to ensure we have the right talent in place—now and for the future.
• Deliver strategic insights by analyzing workforce metrics and trends to inform decision-making and improve performance.
• Serve as a strategic HR advisor, identifying challenges through people data and proactively addressing them to support business outcomes.
• Champion the execution and continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, and best practices.
• Manage core HR functions including performance management, talent development, employee relations, and engagement, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Coach and guide managers on effective leadership practices and support career development strategies for team growth.
• Evaluate and support learning and development initiatives to ensure they align with organizational needs and priorities.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues with a focus on improving the overall employee experience and recommending long-term process improvements.

Requirements

• 30% travel across the enterprise.
• A strong belief in safety—Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation.
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to results.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced/high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to be organized, problem-solve, and be solution-oriented.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals.
• Strong critical thinker with a high level of attention to detail.
• Highly customer-centric and master relationship builder.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, capable of juggling multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines independently.
• Proficiency in HR systems and technology, with the ability to leverage tools to enhance business operations and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years as a business partner supporting a distributed or field-based organization.
• CHRP, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification preferred.

Work Environment

Corporate headquarters is located at: 1983 Brennan Plaza, High Ridge, MO 63049. This is a temperature-controlled office environment requiring in-person work. The position involves standard office equipment such as phones, computers, and printers.