People Business Partner

JD Finish Line

5d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Come work for us! We are looking for dedicated employees to join our team to help our customers have the best experience possible every time they enter a DTLR store. Our employees are key to our success. The primary purpose of the People (HR) Business Partner is to consult the retail store teams on methods and processes to effectively manage talent and employee relations concerns. The People Business Partner manages the day-to-day Employee Relations, Compensation, HR Policy and Procedures and Workplace Safety, for Retail Store teams.

Requirements

Work requires a solid knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language to effectively communicate with management, associates, and customers.
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Must demonstrate an ability to think strategically, plan and organize effectively.
Must be able to maintain an exemplary degree of professionalism in all situations.
Requires a proficient analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
Results driven with demonstrated critical and creative thinking skills. Project management, time management, analytical and superior organizational skills required.
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment with the ability to use compassion and diplomacy.
Proven ability to plan, organize, multi-task, set priorities effectively and efficiently to proactively respond to changing demands, from multiple sources.
The ability to execute directives with precision and consistency.
Working knowledge of Microsoft office products is required.
This position requires up to 90% travel.
3 to 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field of expertise preferred.
SHRM or HRCI Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct research to identify promising leaders within the company to build a succession plan that will effectively support organizational goals and the company mission in various situations
Monitor career progression for high potential staff
Educate and train all employees on organizational behaviors, policies and procedures to ensure understanding is affirmed and resources utilized
Provides employee relations support, conducts investigations, maintains positive relationships, and fosters open communication of business operations and policies.
Assist and provide feedback to the Store Manager on annual performance evaluations for all store employees.
Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
Assist in implementation of human resource policies
Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and organizing team building activities
Ensure compliance with labor regulations
Models' effective leadership to gain commitment to training standards.
Coordinate employee development plans and performance management.
Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
Performs other duties as may be assigned