Corporate HR Business Partner

Job Type

Full time

Pet Safe Brands, formerly known as Radio Systems Corporation, is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. It has been named “The Marble City” and "Scruffy City", names we have embraced for our unique charm. We are the home of 1982 World’s Fair and we boast of 21 craft breweries around the city. If you like to hike or camp, visit the Great Smokey Mountain National Park.

Take your pick of outdoor activities from walking, tubing, running, or biking in our Urban Wilderness. Knox County has an amazing public‑school system, no state income tax, low property taxes and a low cost of living. We host Music and Shakespeare on the Square as well as Family Movie Nights on the Square during the summer months in downtown Knoxville.

Pet Safe Brands is the world leader in pet products through our family of brands:
Pet Safe® Brand, Sport DOG® Brand, Invisible Fence® Brand, Kurgo and Premier Pet. Pet Safe® Brand makes every product from leashes and harnesses to water fountains and litter boxes. We have an ambitious goal of touching over 21 million pets, people, and communities around the world each year. We serve a broad range of pet owners from providing the hunter the best gear for a successful hunt to accommodating the “Not‑So‑Crazy Cat Lady” with all the entertaining toys and effective solutions she could ever imagine.

We do this by creating a culture of enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability, and teamwork every day in the office. We work hard to be our community’s employer of choice as we all live our purpose:
We exist to unleash freedom for pet parents by keeping their pets happy, healthy and safe.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a partner to leadership, providing guidance on human resources-related matters. This role collaborates with key stakeholders and leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, fostering a positive organizational culture, and driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement and performance.

• Partner with senior management in strategic HR planning to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide insights and recommendations on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
• Implement change management strategies to support organizational initiatives and transformations.
• Mediate and resolve basic and complex teammate relations issues, provide guidance, and address grievances. Including performance improvement plans and terminations.
• Partner in talent acquisition efforts, working closely with recruiters to attract and hire top talent.
• Develop and implement strategies for teammate development, retention, and succession planning.
• Implement performance management processes, including calibration facilitation, performance review and 9‑box processes.
• Partner with Compensation Manager to analyze market trends and ensure salaries are competitive, providing recommendations and salary reviews with management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. Develop and update HR policies to reflect changes in the legal landscape and organizational needs.
• Track and analyze HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives. Provide regular reports to senior management on key HR metrics and trends.
• Analyze engagement trends and metrics from survey data and collaborate with leadership for continuous improvement.
• Maintain awareness of the culture, financial position, and competition of the assigned departments.
• Train and support managers on HR processes and HRIS.
• Special Projects as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management preferred or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• 3‑7 years of progressive experience in HR, with a focus on HR business partnering.
• Perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels.
• Extensive knowledge of personnel policies and procedures and federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Maintains strict…