HR Business Partner - Retail

La-Z-Boy•Monroe, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT Job Summary: If you’re driven by people, energized by retail, and motivated to turn values into action, this role is for you. The HR Business Partner role brings Courage, Curiosity, and Compassion to life by supporting leaders and associates directly in our stores; showing up, following through, and helping teams succeed where the work happens. This hands on HR role partners closely with field leaders on employee relations, performance support, onboarding, and day to day people needs, while also jumping into retail initiatives, projects, and operational execution. You’ll be in the details, in the field, and in the moment, building trust, solving problems, and ensuring our HR programs land with consistency, care, and impact across the retail organization. This is a Southeast Michigan–based position, with a hybrid schedule, on site at Headquarters when not supporting stores in the Michigan market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field with 4-6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
1+ years of Supervisory/Leadership experience.
Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated project management skill and track record of measurable accomplishments.

Nice To Haves

MBA
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

Responsibilities

Provides counsel to Supervisors and managers at their geography/location by proactively identifying issues and opportunities within their teams and supporting them in taking action, may drive local initiatives and executing plans.
Participates in a wide variety of HR initiatives and projects across multiple Human Resource disciplines, including performance management, culture building, change management, diversity and inclusion, safety leadership and governance and compliance.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line managers to ensure consistent execution of the performance management process.
Coaches and guide managers through moderate to complex employee relations issues and conducting thorough and objective investigations as needed.
Works closely with managers, supervisors and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and engagement and ensure leadership and employees have a direct and productive working relationship including open communications and problem solving.
Partners closely with People Central to provide strong HR service delivery to our client groups.
Supports the talent management strategy for their client group including developing robust succession planning/talent management, developing internal talent, and supporting the recruiting strategy to ensure we have the right people at the right time.
Facilitates new hire onboarding.