Lead, HR Business Partner

Bridgestone Americas•Minneapolis, MN

7d•$101,000 - $168,000•Remote

About The Position

At Bridgestone, our teammates are at the heart of everything we do. As a Lead HR Business Partner supporting our Bridgestone Retail Operations across Minneapolis Region you’ll 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 1,000 teammates across 132 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. The candidate must be based in Minnesota supporting the central division states - MN, WI, IA, IL. Full Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $168,000.00 Expected Salary Range for Role: $120,000-$130,000.

Requirements

5-8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6 years of related experience with a master’s degree.
Prior exposure to multi-unit/location retail environments.
Strong working knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices.
Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Must have a car to travel regionally up to 75% as needed (3-4 days/week) to stores, region or division meetings, and company sponsored events.
Company travel is reimbursed.
Availability to work and travel core working hours 8-5p, but support retail hours (7a - 7p) and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred to support diverse teammate populations across the region.

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 California 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.

Benefits

A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
A diverse and inclusive team.

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