Job Description
Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
Raymour & Flanigan, a leading furniture retailer in the ., is seeking an experienced, full-time, multi-unit Human Resource professional. If you have a passion for people, principles, and perspective and are a competent self-starter, consider a career with Raymour & Flanigan, where you can grow, contribute at the highest level, and be a part of a dynamic company.
At Raymour & Flanigan our multi-unit Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with associates and management in the New England North region which includes a customer service center and retail showroom locations in and around the Providence, .
The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to management and associates that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about their Region, its culture, and its competition.
Qualifications
Responsibilities & Duties
Culture and Engagement
- Assists in creating change plans secures commitment to change, and coaches leaders on their role in the change
- Works with leaders to share best practices across the Region for recognition of extraordinary results and performance
- Exercises a high degree of confidentiality with sensitive information
- Act as a strategic business partner to develop and execute talent strategies to improve associate engagement, leader effectiveness, and performance.
- Understands company strategies and goals, how individual work contributes to success and helps transfer this understanding to Associates
- Daily travel to and between locations within the Region required to effectively support the business.
- Owns assigned HR initiatives and champions change adoption in Region
Compliance
Partners with Leadership to stay aware of Associate concerns and address issues in a timely mannerConducts investigations by asking probing questions to determine the action neededFacilitates mediation by asking insightful questions, listening to understand, and providing appropriate feedback to achieve resolution or improvementWorks with Leadership to review Associate issues and makes recommendations (., discipline, terminations, based on Associate performance and / or behaviorsUtilizes exceptional interpersonal skills to advise, coach, and counsel AssociatesDelivers difficult and / or complex messages and determines the appropriate communication channels for these messagesEnforces company policies and procedures, facilitating Associate and Manager understanding of themMaintains and utilizes knowledge of local and federal regulations to manage Human Resources policies and proceduresHR systems and Processes
Support Benefits, Payroll, Risk Management, and Best Practice teams by implementing special projects and programs as neededUpdates Associate information in ADP and other systems and maintains associate-related filesPartner with Recruiting to ensure all employment needs are met in the assigned regionGenerate reports as needed or requestedTotal Rewards
Leads the annual benefits open enrollment process and Wellness programs, as applicableWork with Leadership on associate recognition programsReviews complex FMLA, ADA, and Leave of Absence requests and engages in the interactive process to determine the best resolutionQualifications :
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an HR generalist / business partner positionBachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related fieldStrong federal and state employment law knowledgeStrong associate relations and union avoidance backgroundOutstanding interpersonal skills, with a coaching and consultative approach to problem-solvingHigh-performance professional and independent self-starter with excellent organizational and prioritizing skills with the initiative to seek challenges and strive for continuous improvementA passion for excellence and the ability to build influence with management teams and associates at all levels of the organizationThe ability to excel in a fast-paced, progressive environmentFlexibility with work schedule and ability to travel based on business needsExcellent computer proficiency along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.MUST BE OPEN TO TRAVEL A LARGE MARKETPreferred Qualifications :
PHR CertificationBilingual SpanishTraining and facilitation backgroundPrior experience in a retail environmentRaymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug and smoke-free work environment.
Raymour & Flanigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any associate or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, genetic information or other basis protected by law.