partner resources (HR), business partner, senior- Retail- Mid America Region

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

41d•Remote

About The Position

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. As a Starbucks Partner Resources business partner senior, you are a strategic business partner and advocate. You assist in the effective delivery of Partner Resources (HR) products and services to all Starbucks retail partners across the region. We take pride in all our partners modeling and acting in accordance with the Starbucks guiding principles, and as a Partner Resources business partner senior, you will be a leader in this space. The role will be supporting the mid America market region company stores and includes the following states Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, North and South Dakota, Arkansas, Minnesota, and parts of Illinois and will require local and monthly regional market (planned) travel. You will need to be in Minnesota, Kansas, or St. Louis, or be willing to relocate to one of those areas.

Requirements

Six or more years of human resources generalist or specialist experience
Three or more years of consulting with internal clients to identify business needs and recommend solutions and /or supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

A strong desire to grow in the Partner Resources Organization at Starbucks
Flexibility to meet the demands of supporting our green apron partners and beyond
Willingness to seek to understand in matters that support driving the business forward
Experience in dealing with ambiguous situations and challenges daily in a fast-moving, fast-paced environment
Ability to connect quickly with all levels of leaders and influence positive outcomes that drive results
Ability to work independently and make confident decisions without all needed and necessary information
Experience leveraging existing resources to create new and improved processes and systems to support new unique business units

Responsibilities

Collaborate - Partner with your Partner Resources leader, specialist teams and cross- functional teams to ensure clients' organizational needs are met and assist in the development of strategic programs. Partner with Talent Acquisition partners to ensure that Starbucks attracts high-quality diverse partners who will contribute to our long-term success and partner with Operations leaders
Serve as an advocate - Solicit and listen to partners' concerns and take an active role in resolving problems. Provide information, or facilitate partners' ability to obtain information, about benefits, compensation, training and other Partner Resources programs and services.
Support - Implement Partner Resources strategic plans, tactics and projects. Integrate company-wide Partner Resources strategic plans, projects and objectives into client business units, departments and regions.
Influence - Provide consultation and support to managers on partner relations issues and applicable company policies and international employment laws. Facilitate partner learning and development, retention strategies, succession planning and career development in accordance with Starbucks Mission Statement and Core Values.
Analyze - Conduct research on Partner Resources program activity, prepare reports and presentations

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.
You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.
This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.
For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.
For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.