Retail People Business Partner (Employee Relations - 75% Travel)

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.

Overview

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.

Duties/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
• Provide employee relations support, conduct investigations, maintain positive relationships, and foster 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
• Model 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

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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

Education And Experience

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

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk; or hear
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception
• The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay range is $80,000-$90,000 annually. This role will be eligible for the company 401K plan.