Human Resources Business Partner

Chewy•Houston, TX

2d•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’s Human Resources department, with an emphasis on employee engagement, performance management, and talent development. The HR Business Partner works with managers and employees to address employee relations matters, develops leadership capabilities, supports onboarding and training, and uses data to identify opportunities to improve performance, retention, and the employee experience. The position also oversees compensation programs, workers’ compensation coordination, benefits administration, HR documentation and policies, and participation in facility safety activities. Travel may be required.

Requirements

At least 5 years in an HR partnership role, ideally within a fulfillment or distribution center or a lively work environment, with a demonstrable track record of success.
Proven track record of strategic partnerships that improve the HR experience.
Excellent written, verbal, public presentation, and communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and social skills.
Strong discernment, including problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative.
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.
A 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 be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an HR partnership role in a fulfillment or distribution center or other lively work environment.
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead and handle the Fulfillment Center Human Resources department.
Manage 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 with training as needed by the training team; own orientation and onboarding.
Review and analyze data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience.
Facilitate compensation programs and implement compensation plans informed by local market research; evaluate job levels to ensure compensation programs remain appropriately driven.
Coordinate the workers’ compensation program, investigate injuries, first aid incidents, 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.
Travel if required by the position.