Principal HR Business Partner

Our Human Resources team defies all conventional expectations and is a business-connected solutions provider. The work we do directly aligns with the company’s core areas of focus, and we ensure that associates and leaders are ready to support those strategic objectives. Our HR team is comprised of different departments, including Talent Acquisition, HR business partners, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, and Shared Services.

We enable meaningful careers for all and build our Associate Workplace Experience!

At Pet Smart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote “flex day” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.

The Principal Human Resources Business Partner is a strategic business partner to executive and senior leadership at the Pet Smart corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona. This position is a proactive, solution-oriented HR leader focused on driving value to the business. This value will be built on creating a foundation that factors in elements of talent management, leadership development, change management, organizational design, and creating business cases for organizational initiatives and projects.

This position is a champion and role model of a positive, diverse, and inclusive culture.

The currently open Principal Human Resources Business Partner is the strategic partner to the Chief Technology Officer and the Technology organization, including responsibility for Technology associates at the Phoenix and Costa Rica Home Offices

• Provides strategic HR support to multiple business units at the Home Office. Functions as key business partner with an emphasis in talent and Human Resources.
• Partners closely with EVPs, SVPs, and VPs within the organizational unit to develop and execute critical business and organizational strategies.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and counsel to all levels on matters related to talent, culture, engagement, development, associate relations, and organizational change.
• Champions and promotes a culture of Pet Smart’s values, positive impact, recognition, inclusion and the associate value proposition offered.
• Assesses HR implications of the business strategy, identifies opportunities to further meet business needs, and designs solutions.
• Develops and executes HR plans, processes, and programs aligned with business objectives, including organizational design, succession planning, talent management/acquisition, goal alignment, associate engagement and communications.
• Provides guidance to leadership on talent management/development and succession planning to ensure the right talent capabilities and bench strength are developed to support the business.
• Uses relevant data shared insights and develop recommendations, creates business cases and develops strategic HR programs.
• Coaches and advises on appropriate strategies, programs, and tools to enhance organizational performance and associate engagement.
• Collaborates with other HR partners in the centers of expertise to share best practices, facilitate process improvements, and apply sufficient HR resources to meet the business initiatives.
• Investigates and provides counsel on associate relations often in partnership with the business and Legal and makes appropriate recommendations.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field from a four-year college or university…