HR Business Partner

JC Penney • New York, NY

64d • $85,000 - $130,000

About The Position

HR Business Partner Strategic HR Business partner responsible for aligning business objectives with people strategies, supporting leadership teams, and driving HR initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness. This role provides hands-on HR support to business leaders and associates, ensuring smooth HR operations aligned with company policies and HR priorities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in an HRBP and/or HR role providing strategic advice, coaching, and counsel to leaders and associates in a highly complex and dynamic business setting.
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Strong, demonstrated proficiency with organizational and communication skills, influence, adaptability/flexibility, and building relationships.
• Ability to act independently on a variety of complex and challenging situations
• Maintains high integrity and accountability when managing confidential HR matters

Nice To Haves

• SPHR or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance on people-related strategies and workforce planning.
• Partner with business leaders to align HR programs with business goals, ensuring HR initiatives support company growth, change and transformation.
• Lead organizational design discussions to improve structure, efficiency, and effectiveness within supported functions.
• Drive talent revies, workforce planning, and succession planning for VP and below roles.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify high-potential employees and create development plans to build future leadership pipelines.
• Support internal mobility and career development initiatives to retain top talent.
• Provide guidance and counsel on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Conduct investigations on workplace concerns, collaborating with Legal to mitigate risks.
• Develop strategies to improve employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Partner with the Total Rewards team to drive performance management cycles, merit reviews, and incentive planning.
• Provide compensation guidance to leaders, ensuring equitable and competitive pay practices.
• Support managers in addressing performance issues and implementing improvement plans when necessary.
• Lead HR efforts in change management initiatives, including business transformations, restructuring, and Integration activities.
• Act as a cultural steward, reinforcing company values and driving leadership behaviors that support a positive work environment.
• Implement HR initiatives that foster agility, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on merchandise across all Catalyst Brands.
• Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees