RSC Human Resources Business Partner

Ace Hardware•Kansas City, MO

9d•$58,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ace Hardware is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at its Retail Support Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The position supports the second shift on a Sunday–Wednesday, four 10-hour shifts schedule. The HRBP aligns people strategies with business objectives and serves as a trusted HR consultant to Retail Support Center leadership. Recruiting and staffing are significant parts of the role, including partnering with leaders on staffing needs, maintaining candidate pipelines, supporting sourcing and screening, coordinating selection, and helping achieve timely hiring results. The HRBP assesses HR-related needs and partners proactively with the HR Manager to develop integrated solutions. The role builds effective partnerships throughout the HR function, including at the Retail Support Center and with Ace Corporate, and provides value-added service to managers and employees in support of business objectives. The HRBP maintains an understanding of the center’s financial position, operational goals, workforce needs, culture, and relevant external trends. The role also supports a safe, healthy, and injury-free workplace and promotes Ace’s values of Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 and maintain working relationships that support effective HR processes, advice, and services.
Under guidance, coach and consult with 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 actions in consultation with the HR Manager.
Promote a positive employee relations environment and high-level performance.
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 and productive workplace through personal safety practices and participation in the facility’s safety culture.
Maintain an understanding of the Retail Support Center’s financial position, operational goals, workforce needs, culture, and relevant external trends.

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 the month of hire.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
Short-term disability coverage for up to 26 weeks and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution for the first year, plus quarterly and annual discretionary contributions after eligibility requirements are met.
On-site classes, facilitator-led courses, development and coaching, and a tuition assistance program.
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 time off for birth or adoption bonding.
Adoption cost reimbursement.
Identity theft protection.