Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Partner with Operations Leaders to Drive Business Performance and Build Winning Teams

Ashley Furniture Industries
Multi-Location Regional Role | Frequent Regional Travel Required | Full-Time | Exempt

About the Role

Ashley Furniture Industries, the
world's largest furniture manufacturer
, is seeking a
Regional Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)to serve as a strategic partner to operations leadership and employees across multiple locations within an assigned region.

This is a
high-impact role
for an experienced HR professional who wants to move beyond administrative HR and become a
trusted strategic advisor
to operations leaders, driving business performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness across a dynamic, multi-location operation.

• Serve as a
  strategic partner and trusted advisor
  to operations leadership across multiple locations
• Align HR strategies with business objectives to drive performance, engagement, and workforce stability
• Partner with regional and site leadership teams to develop and execute
  workforce plans and organizational strategies
• Leverage
  HR metrics and business insights
  to identify trends, assess organizational needs, and recommend solutions
• Balance
  employee advocacy with business needs
  while maintaining strong relationships at all levels

• Provide guidance on
  talent management, succession planning, and leadership development
• Support
  organizational design, restructuring, and change management initiatives
• Partner with leaders to enhance
  organizational capability
  and build high-performing teams
• Drive
  performance management
  processes and coach leaders on effective performance conversations
• Support workforce planning to ensure the right talent is in the right roles at the right time

• Improve
  employee relations
  by partnering with leaders to address concerns, resolve conflicts, and build positive work environments
• Drive
  employee engagement initiatives
  and support regional retention strategies
• Conduct investigations and provide guidance on complex employee relations matters
• Coach leaders on effective communication, team development, and employee engagement strategies

• Ensure
  consistent application of company policies and employment practices
  across all regional locations
• Ensure compliance with applicable
  federal, state, and local employment laws
• Provide guidance and training to leaders on HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Partner with Corporate HR and Legal on policy interpretation and risk mitigation

• Ensure
  consistent execution of HR processes
  across the region (performance management, talent reviews, compensation planning, etc.)
• Identify opportunities to improve HR service delivery and operational efficiency
• Support implementation of HR programs, initiatives, and system enhancements
• Maintain accurate HR data and reporting for the region

• Build strong relationships across
  multiple locations and all levels of the organization
• Frequent travel throughout the assigned region
  to support sites, meet with leaders, and engage with employees
• Collaborate with Corporate HR, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and other HR functions

• Bachelor's degree
  in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience
  , including
  multi-location or regional HRBP experience
• Proven ability to
  partner strategically with operations leaders
  and influence at all levels
• Strong knowledge of
  federal, state, and local employment laws
• Experience with
  employee relations, performance management, talent management, and workforce planning
• Ability to
  analyze HR metrics and business data
  to inform decisions and drive action
• Strong
  business acumen
  and ability to understand operational priorities and challenges
• Excellent
  communication, consulting, and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel frequently
  (up to 50–75%) throughout assigned region
• Proficiency with
  HRIS systems
  (UKG, Workday, ADP, or similar) and
  Microsoft Office Suite

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Experience in
  manufacturing, retail, distribution, or multi-site operations environments
• Experience supporting
  high-volume, hourly work forces
• Experience with
  organizational design, restructuring, or change management
• Experience withM&A integration or site openings/closures
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)…