Senior HR Generalist

Petco

About The Position

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet. We love all pets like our own We’re the future of the pet industry We’re here to improve lives We drive outstanding results together We’re welcome as we are Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco. The Senior Human Resource Generalist serves alongside the Director, HR Business Partner as liaison for HR program implementation, partner coaching & development, and Petco Transformation initiatives. The HR Field team is responsible for executing various leadership development and advancement tools while also displaying high energy and a passion for people. As a Senior HR Generalist, you will focus on these key areas and functions: Leadership Coaching, Partner engagement, Partner Relations, and Performance Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3+ years of professional HR, partner development or leadership coaching experience, preferably in a retail setting
Must possess a very high degree of discretion and confidentiality
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Workday HRIS experience a plus

Responsibilities

Support the retail leadership selection process, and help implement field leader capabilities to onboard, develop, lead, and inspire their teams to elevate our partner experience and impact business results; make recommendations to hire, advance, promote, or perform other changes of employment status for partners
Partner with the field to ensure a successful implementation of our Performance Management process (goal setting, quarterly check-ins, career development plans, merit, and incentives)
Help maintain and support disciplinary action procedures and ensure understanding of compliance with state and federal laws.
Collaborate and provide counsel/guidance/recommendations to field and support leaders to address and fully resolve partner concerns (be it related to ER, benefits, leaves, or other questions)
Engage in the talent selection process of PCC General Managers, and other positions where deemed necessary
Champion and implement change initiatives in partnership with HR and Field Leadership (compensation, policies)
Partner with HRBP team to identify opportunities and deliver training in support of strategic goals and team member development.
Assist HR Leadership with Talent Review and calibration process
Support field leadership through troubleshooting or escalating Workday system errors, including one on one training to identify cause and solution
Review and approve requests for compensation and job changes