Human Resources Business Partner

Chewy•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Chewy is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner for its Houston, Texas fulfillment center. The role leads and handles the Fulfillment Center Human Resources department, supporting a varied, employee-focused work environment where employee engagement is a high priority. The HR Business Partner works with managers and employees on performance, employee relations, talent development, compensation, benefits, onboarding, policies, and workplace safety. The position may require travel.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in an HR partnership role, ideally in a fulfillment or distribution center or another lively work environment, with a demonstrable track record of success.
A proven track record of strategic partnerships that improve the HR experience.
Excellent written, verbal, public presentation, and communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Strong discernment, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and self-initiative skills.
Ability to influence and partner with different levels of the organization to achieve results.
Ability to work efficiently with a variety of personnel.
Strong employee relations background.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred; experience in a similar warehouse environment or a combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead and handle the Fulfillment Center Human Resources department.
Support performance management, employee engagement, and talent development.
Work with line managers and employees to address employee relations issues while balancing the interests of all parties.
Mentor management to build leadership capabilities for addressing and resolving employee issues.
Assist the training team with training as needed and own orientation and onboarding.
Review and analyze data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience.
Facilitate compensation programs, use local market research to support compensation plans, and evaluate job levels to help ensure compensation programs remain appropriate.
Coordinate the workers’ compensation program; investigate injuries, first-aid cases, and near misses, and work with plant management to reduce them.
Handle benefits administration.
Develop and update job descriptions, rules, procedures, and policies.
Participate in facility safety activities and meetings, including safety committee meetings and accident investigations.