Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses•Town of Clay, NY

About The Position

Raymour & Flanigan, a leading furniture retailer in the North East, is seeking an experienced, full-time, multi-unit Human Resource professional. If you have a passion for people, principles and perspective and are a competent self-starter, consider a career with Raymour & Flanigan, where you can grow, contribute at the highest level, and be a part of a dynamic company. At Raymour & Flanigan our multi-unit Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with associates and management that includes a warehouse facility, retail showroom locations within the Syracuse, NY area, and our headquarters (known as campus). The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and associates that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about their Region, its culture and its competition.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years experience in a HR generalist/business partner position
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
Strong federal and state employment law knowledge
Strong associate relations and union avoidance background
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a coaching and consultative approach to problem solving
High performance professional and independent self-starter with excellent organizational and prioritizing skills with the initiative to seek challenges and strive for continuous improvement
A passion for excellence and the ability to build influence with management teams and associates at all levels of the organization
The ability to excel in a fast paced, progressive environment
Flexibility with work schedule and ability to travel based on business needs
Excellent computer proficiency along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

PHR Certification
Training and facilitation background
Prior experience in a retail environment

Responsibilities

Assists in creating change plans, secures commitment to change, and coaches leaders on their role in the change
Works with leaders to share best practices across the Region for recognition of extraordinary results and performance
Exercises a high degree of confidentiality with sensitive information
Act as a strategic business partner to develop and execute talent strategies to improve associate engagement, leader effectiveness, and performance.
Understands company strategies and goals, how individual work contributes to success, and helps transfer this understanding to Associates
Daily travel to and between locations within Region required to effectively support the business.
Owns assigned HR initiatives and champion change adoption in Region
Partners with Leadership to stay aware of Associate concerns and address issues in a timely manner
Conducts investigations by asking probing questions to determine action needed
Facilitates mediation by asking insightful questions, listening to understand, and providing appropriate feedback to achieve resolution or improvement
Works with Leadership to reviews Associate issues and makes recommendations (e.g., discipline, terminations, etc.) based on Associate performance and/or behaviors
Utilizes exceptional interpersonal skills to advise, coach, and counsel Associates
Delivers difficult and / or complex messages and determines the appropriate communication channels for these messages
Enforces company policies and procedures, facilitating Associate and Manager understanding of them
Maintains and utilizes knowledge of local and federal regulations to manage Human Resources policies and procedures
Support Benefits, Payroll, Risk Management and Best Practice teams by implementing special projects and programs as needed
Updates Associate information in ADP and other systems and maintains associate-related files
Partner with Recruiting to ensure all employment needs are met in the assigned region
Generate reports as needed or requested
Leads the annual benefits open enrollment process and Wellness programs, as applicable
Work with Leadership on associate recognition programs
Reviews complex FMLA, ADA, Leave of Absence requests and engages in the interactive process to determine best resolution