Lead, HR Business Partner

Bridgestone Americas•Atlanta, GA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Empowering People. Driving Performance. At Bridgestone, our teammates are at the heart of everything we do. As a Lead HR Business Partner supporting our Bridgestone Retail Operations across George and Alabama, you will play a critical role in shaping a high-performing, people-first culture. This is a unique opportunity to influence the teammate experience, support operational excellence, and help drive our mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. This is an individual contributor role supporting over 1200 teammates across 120 locations, partnering with 13 Area Managers to deliver HR strategy. The teammate in this role is required to live within the geographic region they are supporting and will work remotely with some travel as needed to retail stores and regional offices. This role can be located in GA, but a strong preference is for the candidate to be located in Metro Atlanta, GA. Why Bridgestone? Be part of a purpose-driven company that invests in its people and communities. Join a collaborative HR team that values innovation, integrity, and impact. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

Requirements

8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6 years of related experience with a master’s degree.
Prior exposure to retail environments.
Strong working knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices.
Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% as needed to stores, region or division meetings, and company sponsored events.
Live in the Atlanta area

Responsibilities

Partner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support that aligns with business goals and enhances the teammate experience.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
Champion our values and culture by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI.
Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational impact.
Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and company policies, serving as a subject matter expert on regional employment practices.
Support change management efforts and lead initiatives that drive teammate engagement and retention.
Oversee headcount management and partner with our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) team to ensure timely and effective staffing across the region.