Pay Range: $74,000 - $99,000
Primary Objective & Scope of Position:
The HR Business Partner will provide strategic thought leadership to assigned client groups through the alignment of talent, business goals and employee engagement. This strategic position will work closely with business leaders to lead work in a variety of areas including talent management, organization design and development, talent acquisition, talent development, succession, performance management, and employee engagement. This role will be responsible for being an effective change agent and knowledgeable business partner who can influence business decisions while representing the Employee Experience Workflow with the teams they partner with. This role will act as the key business input in to the development, implementation and refinement of all aspects that touch the employee experience workflow. This leadership position plays a critical role in the overall employee experience and is a key member of the HR Leadership Team.
Essential Functions and Accountabilities:
Lead Plan, Do, Check, Adjust of Employee Experience Workflow
- Brand and Culture -- Strategy; Community Relations, Diversity & Inclusion; Employment Brand & Communications.
- Talent Acquisition -- Strategy; Planning; Sourcing; University Relations; Selection; Pre-Employment Screening; On-Boarding.
- Talent Management & Development -- Strategy; Organizational Development & Change Management; Workforce Planning & Succession Management; Training & Leadership Development; Performance Management; Employee Relations; and Employee Engagement.
- Risk Management & Safety -- Strategy; Asset Protection; Security Program Strategy; Safety Program Strategy; Theft & Fraud Program Strategy; Claims Management.
- Total Rewards -- Strategy; Health & Wellbeing Programs; Financial Wellbeing Programs; Time Away; Employee Recognition; Compensation; and Payroll/HRIS.
People Development
- Create an experience for each and every employee that inspires passion in their work, their team and the Slumberland brand; engaging in Slumberland's success, putting discretionary effort toward creating a positive customer experience.
Communication and Leadership
- Use and support the operating excellence tools: strategy A3's, work structure, tactical plans, meeting compass & problem solving documents.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with the business and core team.
- Collaborate with other individuals and teams to complete tasks and facilitate improvement projects.
- Participate and lead defined meetings for functional team meetings.
- Own functional team vendor relationships through a defined meeting cadence and supplier scorecard.
- Be visible to all teams and all employees.
Measurements and Reporting
- Create monthly Key Result Areas report. Tell the story of what results we achieved, why the results were ahead / behind target and what is being worked on to make them better.
- Financial management -- Input to the department budget.
Job Benefits
- Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
- Up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year, plus 24 hours of PTO given on first day
- 401K Retirement and Profit Sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement, Training & Career Development, Advancement Opportunities
- On-demand access to your earned wages through DailyPay! This optional benefit allows you access your pay when you need it ... daily, weekly or whenever a need arises. Access your pay when you need it!
- Generous Merchandise Discount
- Potential Franchise Ownership
- No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field with 4+ years of experience in human resources, with a focus on business partnership roles or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
- Proven experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems, data analysis, and reporting tools.
Preferred Skills:
- Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
- Experience in retail or a similar industry.
- Familiarity with change management principles and practices.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of human resources experience, with a focus on business partnership roles, or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
- Experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in HRIS systems, data analysis, and reporting tools
- Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
- Experience in retail or a similar industry
- Familiarity with change management principles and practices
What We Do
Slumberland is a family-owned retail chain specializing in furniture, mattresses, and home furnishings. With over 100 stores across the Midwest, its mission is to improve the lives of customers and strengthen communities by providing personalized sleep and home furnishing solutions, focusing on high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences.
