HR Business Partner
About TireHub:
At TireHub we move more than tires – we move businesses forward, support communities, and help keep America rolling. And behind it all? Our people. We call them Hubbers – because they’re at the center of everything we do. From behind the wheel to the warehouse floor, from customer calls to corporate strategy, every Hubber plays a role in something bigger than themselves. And we show up every day ready to say yes – to challenges, to each other, and to getting it done right.
Position Summary:
The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) supports the execution of TireHub’s HR strategy within an assigned region by serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees. As an HR generalist, the HRBP partners with the Hub Human Resource team to provide guidance across a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, recruiting, training, onboarding and offboarding, and data management.
This role leads regional HR change management initiatives, manages related communications, and drives positive improvements in people management and organizational effectiveness. The HRBP also partners with regional leadership to identify, develop, and prepare high-potential employees for promotion and career advancement across functions. In addition, the HRBP promotes collaboration and the sharing of best practices across the HR organization to support consistent and effective people strategies.
When you say YES to something bigger:
- Choose your day one benefits which include a no cost health insurance option
- TireHub funded Health Savings Account
- Additional benefit options including TireHub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Parental leave programs
- Build your financial future with 401k including TireHub match
- Access to tire discounts, perks, and so much more!
- Enjoy access to the TireHub headquarters location in Ravinia Plaza including free parking, free gym, convenient restaurants, outdoor spaces, special events and more.
The individual must exhibit the following core TireHub commitments:
- Approachable - If a company could smile, we would. Instead, we rely on our people to show it. We care about each other and our customers because we know business only gets done right when people respect each other and value relationships.
- Adventurous - What TireHub is set up to do is intentionally outrageous. So, we readily embrace challenges with the courage to introduce new ideas and the ambition to build something unique.
- Relentless - We tackle our work with energy. We deliver on our commitments with enthusiasm. And we don't give up until we get to the end.
- Speedy - Speed is the currency in the tire industry. When we commit to a job, we get the job done – and we do it fast.
Role Specifics:
- Acts as the regional HR presence, reporting directly to the Director of Talent and Employee Relations
- Partners with recruiting, operations, and learning & talent development teams to support business objectives
- Serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on employee relations matters, including sensitive Hubber and legal issues
- Conducts proactive outreach and engagement with remote employees across the region
- Facilitates manager coaching, employee engagement, and Hubber relations initiatives
- Supports onboarding and orientation processes for new hires and leadership transitions
- Assists with offboarding activities and conducts exit interviews to identify trends and opportunities
- Provides compensation review and analysis support, including market and internal equity evaluations (non-approval authority)
- Reviews job changes, promotions, and workforce analysis to ensure alignment with organizational structure and talent strategy (non-approval authority)
- Manages compliance-related activities, including OSHA requirements, driver record maintenance, DOT certifications, and drug testing programs
- Supports leaders in navigating workplace complaints, performance concerns, and other challenging employee situations
- Collaborates with hiring managers to support recruiting efforts through workforce insights, team dynamics understanding, and culture alignment
- Maintains strong working relationships with regional leaders to drive HR initiatives and operational effectiveness
- Travels throughout the assigned region a minimum of 50% of the time
- Performs additional HR and operational responsibilities as assigned
Competencies:
- Exceptional People Management & Problem-Solving – Effectively leads, supports, and develops individuals and teams while addressing challenges with strategic and practical solutions.
- Ethical Practice – Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment by maintaining confidentiality and adhering to organizational and ethical standards.
- Business Acumen – Understands organizational operations and strategic objectives to support informed decision-making and business success.
- Relationship Management – Builds and maintains positive, collaborative relationships with employees, leadership, and external partners to foster trust and engagement.
- Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally through verbal, written, and interpersonal interactions, ensuring effective information sharing and collaboration.
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, including 3 to 5 years in specialized HR areas such as talent acquisition, benefits administration, employee and labor relations, talent development, and HR operations.
- Experience with HR metrics, predictive analytics, and familiarity with HRIS.
- Experience with sensitive employee relations matters and labor legislation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A complete understanding and wide application of HR principles, theories, and concepts.
- Working under only general direction, provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems and independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
- High capacity for autonomous work and the ability to successfully balance competing priorities simultaneously.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
Work Environment
- This is a fast-paced and dynamic operating environment.
- Most of the time is spent sitting, constantly viewing monitors in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move around. There may be occasions to move or lift light articles.
- Must be able to work flexible hours during routinely critical times to support the department.
- Must be able to travel up to 50%.
This role supports TireHub’s South Central Region.
The position is home-based within TireHub’s South Central Region (TN, GA, OH, IN, KY), and candidates must live in Georgia or Tennessee.
TireHub will consider the employment of all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. TireHub maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with state and federal law.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- Minimum of 6 years of experience as an HR Business Partner
- 3 to 5 years of experience in specialized HR areas, including talent acquisition, benefits administration, employee and labor relations, talent development, or HR operations
- Experience with HR metrics, predictive analytics, and HRIS
- Experience handling sensitive employee relations matters and labor legislation
- Ability to travel up to 50% throughout the assigned region
- Must live in Georgia or Tennessee
What We Do
TireHub is a national tire distributor that delivers to U.S. tire and automotive retailers the full passenger and light truck tire portfolios of Bridgestone and Goodyear. As two of the top tire makers in the world, Bridgestone and Goodyear have shaped the tire industry into what it is today. Standing on our founders’ legacies, TireHub will set a new standard of excellence for tire distribution in the U.S. And we’ll do it by focusing on the needs of our dealers and their customers. At TireHub, we are only successful when our dealers win and their business grows. That’s why we work toward the same goal: serving customers the right tire at the right time. When you’re backed by TireHub, you’re working with a single sales and distribution team—1,400 strong, loaded with knowledge, and supported by easy online ordering and daily deliveries.
