HRBP Manager, Northeast

ALO•Boston, MA

6d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Manager, HR Business Partner – Retail serves as a strategic people partner to Retail leadership, supporting store operations and field teams across a geographically dispersed workforce. The role aligns people strategies with retail business objectives to drive performance, engagement, and compliance in a fast-paced environment. It partners with leaders on organizational design, change management, talent strategy, employee experience, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and data-informed decisions. The role also coaches and develops HR Business Partners and requires regular travel to stores and field locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 8 years of progressive HR experience, including retail or field-based support.
Experience supporting high-volume, hourly workforces.
Deep knowledge of multi-state labor laws.
Ability to travel regularly to stores and field locations.
Strong retail business acumen and field leadership partnership.
Ability to influence senior retail leaders.
Sound judgment and discretion.
Change leadership and organizational effectiveness.
Data-driven decision making.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and drive strategic people initiatives and organizational design improvements aligned with business plans.
Lead organizational change, change management, and process improvement initiatives; assess organizational health and partner with leaders on team structures, capabilities, and culture.
Drive talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning to identify, develop, and retain talent.
Support and implement scalable programs that promote a high-performance, inclusive culture; analyze engagement data and partner with leadership to improve employee experience and retention.
Provide strategic guidance on employee relations, conduct thorough and objective investigations, support resolution of escalated issues, and advise HRBPs.
Lead performance management strategies and coach leaders on feedback, goal setting, and team development.
Ensure HR practices comply with evolving labor laws and regulations; anticipate risk and implement mitigation strategies.
Coach and develop HR Business Partners, setting direction and ensuring consistency in HRBP support.
Use data and analytics to assess trends, identify improvement opportunities, influence business decisions, and report key HR metrics.
Travel regularly to stores and field locations.