Regional Supervisor, HR Business Partners

Position Description: 

The Regional Supervisor of HR Business Partners (HRBPs) leads a region of HRBPs and Employee Relations Specialists in designing and administering proactive programs to support business growth, a high-performance culture, a strong employer reputation, and employee engagement for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA), Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay (GSFB), and its affiliated entities. This role works closely with the Manager, Employee Relations to minimize risk and negative exposure by ensuring efficient and timely resolution of all employee relations complaints and investigations. This role ensures that each HRBP becomes a strategic, innovative partner with business area leaders to solve problems and leverage opportunities. This role achieves goals through leadership, creativity, planning, collaboration, and communication. This is a working leader role that leads a region of HRBPs and Employee Relations Specialists but also works directly with assigned client groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Development –

• Leads and develops a team of HRBPs and ER Partners supporting multiple business units and locations.
• Establishes clear performance expectations, priorities, and success metrics for the HRBP and ER Partner teams.
• Responsible for staffing, coaching, mentorship, and professional development of team members. 
• Oversee workload prioritization and ensure consistent HR service delivery across assigned regions.
• Responsible for performance management activities including coaching, performance improvement, and annual reviews for team members.

Employee Relations Oversight –

• Serves as an escalation point for complex employee relations matters including workplace investigations, policy violations, and leadership concerns.
• Provides guidance and oversight to ensure employee relations matters are addressed consistently, fairly, and in accordance with company policy and employment law.
• Partners closely with Senior Manager, HRBP and ER to ensure effectiveness case management and resolution of concerns.
• Reviews employee relations trends and identifies opportunities for proactive interventions, leadership coaching, and training.

HR Analytics and Insights –

• Reviews analytics regarding people matters, including turnover, retention, engagement, and employee relations data to identify opportunities for improvement and supports initiatives that drive growth and development.
• Use data-driven insights to guide HRBP strategy and organization decision-making.

Strategic HR Partnership -

• Guides HR Business Partners in effectively partnering with business leaders on performance management, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides consultation and guidance during organizational design initiatives, restructuring efforts, and change management activities.
• Cross-functional partnerships to support implementation of HR initiatives and programs.

Culture and Engagement –

• Promotes and reinforces a high-performance culture aligned with Goodwill’s Core Values of Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Supports initiatives designed to strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and workplace culture.
• Ensures HRBPs and ER Partners serve as visible HR ambassadors across the organization.
• Plays critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.

Compliance and Risk Mitigation –

• Reduces risk and ensures compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations relating to employment such as Fair Labor Standards Act, National Labor Relations Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (FLSA, NLRA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC), etc.
• Stays informed on employment laws and regulations ensuring consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Works proactively with HR areas and business leaders to identify and mitigate organization risk related to people practices.

Operational Support –

• Provides support and temporary coverage to HRBPs and ER Partners as needed to ensure continuity of HR services.
• Maintains strong working relationships with HR leadership, cross-functional partners, and business leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Travel to company locations as needed.
• May perform duties outside normal business hours as necessary.

Additional Duties -

• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.   

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or another related field, preferred.  High School degree or GED required.
• Two (2) or more years of prior leadership experience (project management experience qualifies). 
• Customer-focused orientation with strong communication skills and the ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
• Proven ability to be analytical and handle confidential and sensitive data effectively.
• Proven ability to lead process improvement for human capital and/or operational issues.
• Working knowledge of current state and federal rules and regulations regarding employment.
• Superior client services skills with the ability to work collaboratively with organizational teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple processes with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to explain difficult issues and information clearly, ensuring communication is understood.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and responsibly manage projects for superiors within the scope of professional area.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and motivate others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid drivers' license and clean MVR.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:

• 3 Medical Plans.
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• 3 Dental Plans.
• Vision Plan.
• 401K Traditional and Roth Plans.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation.
• Paid Holidays.

These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.

Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws. Please contact Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona  at 1-833-624-0920 option 6 or [email protected]  if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For questions about your application or employment with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, please contact our Candidate Support Line at 1-833-624-0920, option 5.

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