HR Business Partner I

HR Business Partner

The Fountain Group is currently seeking an HR Business Partner for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Clearwater, FL (Hybrid).

Pay: $50/hr
Shift: Hybrid (2 days remote, 3 days onsite)
Duration: 12‑month contract – potential to extend or convert based on performance and budget.

The Employee Relations Manager is a strategic partner responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing work environment across our national footprint. This role focuses on proactive coaching for people leaders, the modernization of ER processes, and the resolution of workplace matters. The individual will manage case intake across the national footprint, provide coaching to people leaders, and audit existing workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Partner with regional HR Business Partners and line managers to provide expert coaching on progressive discipline, conflict resolution, and corrective action.
• Develop and deliver training programs for managers focused on leading with empathy, effective documentation, and labor law compliance.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on ER issues, providing balanced perspectives that mitigate risk while supporting business objectives.
• Evaluate current ER intake and investigation processes to identify bottlenecks; design and implement streamlined, scalable workflows.
• Conduct thorough, objective investigations into high‑level or sensitive complaints.
• Analyze ER trends to proactively identify key areas within the organization and develop targeted intervention plans.

• 3‑5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years dedicated specifically to Employee Relations or Labor Relations in a national or multi‑state capacity.
• Exceptional ability to navigate sensitive conversations with neutrality and empathy.
• Influential verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting to leadership.
• Project Management:
  Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives from conception to execution.
• Experience in retail or the professional beauty industry is highly desirable.

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