RSC Human Resources Business Partner

ACE Hardware•Kansas City, MO

10d•$58,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner and trusted HR consultant to Retail Support Center leadership in Kansas City, Missouri. The HRBP aligns people strategies with business objectives and takes an active, hands-on role in recruiting and staffing, including understanding hiring needs, maintaining candidate pipelines, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating selection, and supporting timely hiring results. The HRBP assesses and anticipates HR-related needs and partners with the HR Manager to develop integrated solutions. The role builds effective partnerships across the HR function at the Retail Support Center and with Ace Corporate, providing value-added support to management and employees. The HRBP maintains an understanding of the center’s financial position, operational goals, workforce needs, culture, and relevant external trends. This position serves the second shift on a Sunday-Wednesday, four 10-hour days schedule.

Requirements

Minimum 2–5 years of progressive HR experience.
Successful, demonstrated HR generalist experience and a proven track record in recruiting, compensation practices, organizational development, employee relations, performance management, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships across the organization, from rank-and-file employees to upper management.
Presentation and training experience, including focus group facilitation.
Knowledge and experience with investigative and interviewing techniques.
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
Self-directed and motivated, with initiative to identify and anticipate business needs and recommend implementation.
Ability to develop trusting relationships to influence, gain support, and achieve results.
Ability to envision, develop, and implement strategies to address business issues.
Commitment to workplace safety, including proper PPE use, safe operation of powered equipment, and safe lifting techniques as applicable to the role.
Passionate, 'does whatever it takes' attitude.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
PHR or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

Lead, support, and encourage Ace’s values: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork.
Recruit and staff actively, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates; partnering with hiring leaders; and maintaining candidate pipelines.
Build working relationships to influence and provide effective HR processes, advice, and support.
Under guidance, provide proactive coaching and consultation to management on staffing, employee relations, policy administration, and performance management; consult with the HR Manager to ensure solutions comply with policies and laws.
Conduct less complex employee relations investigations and determine or recommend corrective action in consultation with the HR Manager.
Promote a positive employee relations environment and high performance, leading by example.
Provide day-to-day performance management, including coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, terminations, and goal setting.
Conduct new-hire orientation, 15-, 30-, and 45-day new-hire check-ins, stay interviews, and safety observations.
Partner with the HR team to support leave-of-absence processes and assigned workers’ compensation claims.
Support site engagement events.
Promote a safe workplace through personal safety practices and participation in the facility’s safety culture.

Benefits

Semi-monthly pay.
Incentive opportunities based on role and grade level.
18 days of vacation immediately available, prorated in the first year.
Up to 9 paid holidays depending on month of hire.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance benefits for employees and dependents.
401(k) plan with a fully vested matching contribution for the first year, plus quarterly and annual discretionary contributions once eligibility requirements are met.
On-site classes and facilitator-led courses.
Tuition assistance program.
Employee opportunities to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise, travel, fitness, computers, and other items.
Employee Assistance Program with access to therapists and lawyers and guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and entertainment tickets.
Paid bonding time off for birth or adoption.
Adoption cost reimbursement.
Identity theft protection.