Regional Business Partner

A Brief Overview

The Regional People Business Partner plays a key role in supporting our regional growth strategy and will lead the implementation of talent management strategies to effectively identify, hire, develop and retain top talent to drive extraordinary performance in their divisions.

remote

• This position will support our Northeast territory (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and eastern New York) and must be located in the territory it supports

25% (some overnight travel required)

Director, People

• Providing strategic partnership with the organization to support overall operational effectiveness and division performance
• Providing coaching and support to leaders regarding workforce planning, culture development, organizational policies & procedures and communication of key initiatives. Executes people programs (talent reviews, performance calibrations, merit and incentive awards, engagement surveys/action plans)
• Serving in a responsive manner to arising associate relations issues and managing conflict in varying situations such as performance coaching or dissatisfied associates; and directing associates to the appropriate resources for support as needed. Assessing and implementing proactive retention strategies
• Partnering with leadership to assess leadership capability and ensure development and succession plans are in place to support current and future business requirements
• Coaching and facilitation of leadership development programs to build capability; ensuring organizational health by promoting associate engagement
• Serves as a change agent, reminding and reinforcing key messages
• Participates in the Company's response to union organizing drives
• Proactively seeking new ways of doing things to deliver better business results and effectively leading organizational change
• Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal/State/Local legislative requirements
• Maintains confidentiality of financial information, insurance and litigation documents, associate information (e.g., wage information, discipline, health information) and other sensitive and confidential information

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 7-9 years relevant experience
• Experience in Human Resources (Business Partner) in a geographically disbursed retail, manufacturing, or equivalent environment
• Strong talent acquisition and talent development background preferred
• Experience handling associate relations issues and dealing with labor laws
• Solid business acumen and demonstrated ability to influence and achieve results through others

• Has passion, ability to energize others, is hard working and has a high level of integrity
• Ability to build relationships, trust and connect with others at all levels
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, collaboration skills and the ability to contribute within a team setting
• Self-motivated with outstanding planning, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Pro-actively and solutions oriented
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.
• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.
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