Sr. Area Human Resources Business Partner Manager

Belk•Charlotte, NC

31d

About The Position

The Sr Area Human Resources Business Partner Manager is responsible for supporting the stores in all HR generalist activities. Responsibilities include payroll administration, recognition programs, policy implementation and administration, employee relations, compensation, training, development, benefits, counsel and special projects as assigned. The Senior Manager will collaborate with the Vice President of Human Resources, as well as Sr. Manager of Loss Prevention, all business partners in Workforce Management, Compensation and Benefits, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Group and Regional VPs in Stores, to develop materials and ensure the company and Zone key strategies, new programs and initiatives can be easily understood and executed. Consults with management, providing HR policy review and HR guidance when appropriate. Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR COEs to develop solutions, programs and policies. Partners to resolve employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Advocates for a positive employee experience at each phase of the employee life cycle. Assists in the creation of development plans for high potential employees and identifies high potentials at all levels for current- and future-state critical roles. Executes elements of the work environment strategies to increase productivity, employee performance, and employee satisfaction and design metrics to track the effectiveness of these initiatives.

Requirements

7-9 years of applicable experience
Knowledge of principles and procedures for training, compensation and benefits, HR information systems
Knowledge of company policies and procedures
Knowledge for division wide human resources planning and development
Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Provide functional guidance for administrative support needs
Demonstrated ability to effectively support and influence leaders across a large, geographically dispersed multi-unit environment, balancing enterprise priorities with local business needs
Ability to manage complex HR matters across 80+ locations, prioritizing competing demands while maintaining consistency, compliance, and business continuity
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to assess risk, analyze multiple factors, and provide sound recommendations in ambiguous or high-impact situations
Ability to provide trusted counsel and guidance to operational leaders on sensitive and high-stakes employee relations, talent, and organizational decisions
Ability to influence outcomes and drive resolution in challenging situations while balancing employee experience, operational effectiveness, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Ensures stores are in compliance with all State & Federal laws; religious accommodations, as well as Belk policies and procedures
Manages employee relations and conflict resolution through Excel line, conducts investigations as needed
Partners with employment attorney to manage EEOC claims
Communicates and administers associate merit and commission plans
Responsible for training new HR Associates and the ongoing development of existing HR associates
Relocation liaison for new hires and transferees
Ensures corrective process is conducted when needed and performance issues are documented and addressed
Ensures termination process is well documented and procedures are followed
Identify opportunities for enhancing the work environment and improving retention
A general list of typical interactions with internal and external clients.
Consults with management, providing HR policy review and HR guidance when appropriate
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR COEs to develop solutions, programs and policies.
Partners to resolve employee relations issues.
Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
Advocates for a positive employee experience at each phase of the employee life cycle.
Assists in the creation of development plans for high potential employees and identifies high potentials at all levels for current- and future-state critical roles
Executes elements of the work environment strategies to increase productivity, employee performance, and employee satisfaction and design metrics to track the effectiveness of these initiatives.