A large national company is seeking a Lead HR Business Partner to support over 900 teammates across 109 retail locations in Southern California. This individual contributor role partners with 13 Area Managers and drives HR strategy in a high-volume, multi-unit environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a tactical HR role, traveling up to 50% to store locations while fostering an inclusive and compliant workplace culture.
Lead HR Business Partner Responsibilities
- Partner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support aligned with business goals and teammate experience.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
- Champion a culture of inclusion, respect, and engagement across a diverse and high-volume retail workforce.
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement initiatives in talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI.
- Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and business impact.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on regional employment practices and ensure compliance with California labor laws and company policies.
- Oversee headcount management and partner with recruitment teams to ensure timely, effective staffing across 109 store locations.
- Support change management efforts and lead initiatives to drive teammate engagement and retention.
- Act as HR liaison for regional and divisional meetings, supporting over 900 teammates and partnering with 13 Area Managers.
Lead HRBP Requirements:
- 6-8+ years of human resources experience
- Bachelors degree required, masters is a plus
- Experience supporting multi-site, high-volume retail or operations environments.
- Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% to store locations and company events.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred to support a diverse employee population.
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) is a plus.
- Experience with union environments and labor relations preferred.