Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Position Summary

As a strategic advisor, culture champion, and change agent, the Regional HR Business Partner (RHRBP) plays a critical role in aligning people strategies with business objectives across a multi-site portfolio. This dynamic role supports and empowers regional leaders by driving organizational effectiveness, fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, and promoting a high-performance culture.

Essential Duties

• Serves as a resource to field team members regarding human resource policies and procedures.
• Coach and counsel employees through all stages of the employee life cycle.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues through effective, thorough and objective investigations ensuring documentation is complete.
• Provides thoughtful recommendations to the business following the investigation.
• Provides guidance regarding unemployment hearings as necessary.
• Works with Leave Specialist to navigate complex leave situations to ensure compliance and facilitate a seamless end-to-end employee experience.
• Identify and navigate risk in the areas of Workers Compensation and Leave Administration through knowledge of applicable leave laws.
• Navigate ADA accommodations and workplace restrictions by partnering with key stakeholders.
• Through trending analysis, identify training needs associated with applicable employment laws and workforce management initiatives.
• Partner with key training stakeholders to build programs to address needs identified within the designated region.
• Attend relevant monthly and/or quarterly regional meetings to deliver pertinent HR updates within each region as identified by Regional Manager or AVP.
• Coordinate and ensure regulatory compliance in accordance with relevant employment law, including posting required notifications and generating applicable documentation.

Additional Duties

Tasks or duties not outlined in this job description may be required to contribute to the organization's success and efficiency.

Core Competencies

• Accountability: Actively takes ownership of work and decisions, demonstrating reliability and a commitment to achieving team and organizational goals, while readily admitting mistakes and taking corrective action.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Navigates and thrives in changing environments, effectively managing multiple priorities and adapting strategies as needed.
• Coaching & Developing Others: Create personalized development plans and mentor team members on specific skills to strengthen individual and team performance. Facilitate learning experiences and actively support progress to promote continuous growth and capability building.
• Collaboration: Demonstrates effective collaboration by fostering open communication and adapting work style to support team success. Actively contributes to problem-solving, facilitates positive team dynamics, and takes initiative to resolve conflicts and promote a cooperative environment.
• Emotional Intelligence: Adapt communication and behavior to meet the emotional needs of diverse individuals and situations. Maintain consistent control over emotional reactions in challenging circumstances while fostering positive relationships through empathy and flexibility.
• Results Orientation & Execution: Manage tasks independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing circumstances to maintain progress. Contribute ideas to improve processes and use resources efficiently to achieve challenging goals.
• Strategic Mindset: Contribute ideas to strategic planning and identify opportunities and risks within your area of responsibility. Make decisions that reflect long-term objectives and actively participate in initiatives with strategic implications.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; equivalent experience to PHR/SPHR certification accepted. Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a strategic HRBP or regional role. Retail or multi-site HR experience preferred. Proven ability to partner with senior leadership in a multi-site environment.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license as frequent travel within assigned region may be required. PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

The Benefits of Employment

• Employee referral payment program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long and short term disability
• Retail Properties Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan
• Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
• Discount on an apartment at any one of our properties
• Brand new amenity space that includes a full gym/fitness center and golf simulator

Salary Range

$90,000-$110,000