Human Resources Business Partner

Boot Barn • Irvine, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) aligns business objectives with employees and leadership across designated business units. This role serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, providing guidance, training, and support to proactively address and resolve employee relations matters, including complex workplace investigations. The HRBP partners closely with business leaders and HR functions to develop and implement integrated, people-focused solutions that support organizational goals. This position plays a critical role in anticipating and addressing HR-related needs, fostering strong partnerships across the HR function, and delivering value-added service that enhances the employee experience while supporting business performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience resolving complex employee relations issues
• Strong knowledge of employment labor laws and practices
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of employees
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and proactive approach when working with others
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve effectively and make sound decisions.
• Ability to analyze information effectively and consistently
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations. Utilize the Company’s Employee Relations (ER) case management and investigation platform to document case activity, maintain accurate records, and track case progress from intake through resolution.
• Partner with People Operations Manager on legal issues related to HR.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure compliance and proactively reduce legal exposure.
• Provide strategic and day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders, including coaching, employee development, corrective action, and policy application.
• Partner with business leaders to strengthen employee engagement, improve team effectiveness, and drive retention and organizational performance.
• Lead and support annual performance review process, including facilitating performance discussions and guiding leaders through evaluations and development planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on Company policies, procedures, programs, and applicable laws, ensuring consistent interpretation and application.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Field Leaders and HR Sub-Departments to support alignment and effective resolution of employee and business issues.
• Act as a liaison between HR and the Field, ensuring clear communication of updates and leading cross-functional efforts to resolve escalated employee concerns.
• Analyze trends in employee relations data and provide insights and recommendations to leadership to improve workplace practices and reduce risk.
• Develop and maintain strong business acumen by learning the organization’s operations, goals, and challenges, and applies this knowledge to inform HR guidance and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR policies, processes, and programs to improve efficiency, consistency, and employee experience.
• Ensure all actions and decisions align with Company policies, values, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, quality of work, reliability, and effective communication and teamwork.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees