Lead, HR Business Partner
We are looking for an HR Business Partner to p artner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support that aligns with business goals and enhances the teammate experience.
Location : Onsite | Hybrid, West Covina, CA, US
- Partner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support that aligns with business goals and enhances the teammate experience.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
- Champion our values and culture by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment.
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI.
- Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational impact.
- Ensure compliance with California labor laws and company policies, serving as a subject matter expert on regional employment practices.
- Support change management efforts and lead initiatives that drive teammate engagement and retention.
- Support change management efforts and lead initiatives that drive teammate engagement and retention.
- Oversee headcount management and partner with our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) team to ensure timely and effective staffing across the region.
Less Common Requirements
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP).Required Skills
8 years of related experience with a bachelors degree or 6 years of related experience with a masters degree.Prior exposure to multi-unit / location retail environments.Managing multiple sites Strong working knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices.Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% as needed to stores, region or division meetings, and company sponsored events.Ability to cover the region has 109 locations and the majority is in Southern CA and 18 in Las Vegas. The furthest north store is in Santa Barbara and there are stores down to Chula Vista.Current or prior experience supporting large teammate population 1000+ Knowledgeable in California Labor compliancePreferred or Nice-to-have Skills
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred to support diverse teammate populations across the region. HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP). Experience with union environments and labor relations.Years of Experience :
8 years of experience in HRBP, Human resourcesIndustry Experience : Retail would be preferredEducation Requirements : Must have bachelor's degree