Human Resources Business Partner - Retail Stores

Retail Hr Business Partner

Remote role that can sit anywhere in Pacific or Mountain time zone. We are transforming our retail business, centered around our customer, and helping them build connections and a stronger community. As we invest in our stores and our people, we are empowering our teams to learn, grow and deliver. As a Retail HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in our people organization focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement. You will align human resources priorities while supporting a regional retail business unit, strategize by driving comprehensive and fully integrated, sustainable human resources programs while supporting a high performing team that supports Staples retail mission, vision, and core values.

Key Responsibilities :

• Be an HR Strategist : + Champion and drive key HR programs with an aptitude for analytics and problem solving including the ability to diagnose root causes. + Impact the business strategy as a coaching resource for managers to effectively manage their teams. + Partner with Talent Management team to identify, communicate and deliver training solutions to address associate skill, knowledge, and leadership gaps. + Provide thought leadership and project support for various talent management initiatives and projects as needed.
• Lead in HR Program Management and develop strong HR partnerships : + Facilitate annual HR programs like performance management, internal development and succession planning. + Partner with Talent Acquisition on process, offers, and strategy. + Partner with Compensation on offers, promotional offers, job evaluations and market competitiveness. + Understand Associate Relations issues and provide counsel to the business. Partner with the Associate Relations team to effectively resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Develop strong business relationships as a strategic and trusted HR Advisor : + Proactively advise managers on emerging workplace trends and recommend associate engagement strategies. + Understand associate needs using focus groups, exit interviews etc. to help promote satisfaction and ensure strategies are in place to foster an inclusive culture and maintain a union free environment. + Advise and consult with managers on people issues and performance improvement by helping to identify root cause and developing solutions.

Qualifications : + A minimum 4 years of experience as a HR Business Partner + Experience working in large corporate, multi-unit organization with a matrix structure + Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including organizational development, employee relations, compensation practices, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and federal and state employment laws. + Bachelor's Degree required + Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross functionally with the executive management team and HR COE's + Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, exhibit flexibility, agility, and adaptability. + Proven track record of building effective business partnerships in a consultative model with a foundation for coaching and facilitation skills.

#MGT Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.