Field HR Business Partner

SUMMARY

The Field HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with Team Members and Leaders in the Field. The position serves as strategic business partner and consultant to the Regional Vice President (RVP) and District Managers (DMs) on human resource / performance related matters. The successful HRBP acts as a Team Member champion and change agent for JOANN. The role uses data and analytics to assess and anticipate HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with our HR department and Field Leaders, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions to support the business. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to Field Leaders and Team Members that reflects the Friendly, Clever Ally in the field. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit&s financial position, its mid-range plans, its culture and its competition.

JOB DUTIES

• Consults with RVP and DMs, providing HR guidance to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation. Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of team Members, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal team as needed/required.

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to RVPs and DMs to execute an effective Performance Management Cycle

• Identifies training needs for business units and individual Field Leader coaching needs. Evaluates and monitors training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.

• Conducts weekly meetings with DMs and RVP and their respective business units.

• Partners with Talent Acquisition and other HR Departments to Reinforce &Hire Happy& for all field new hires, promotions and transfers and ensure process adherence.

• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.

• Partners with Team Member Relations to resolve complex Team Member relations issues. Supports effective, thorough and objective investigations. Work closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education Minimum: Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resources or related field.

Experience Minimum: 3-5 years of Human Resource experience, data analysis, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, high sense of urgency, ability to multi-task at a high level and maintain accuracy, prior experience in recruiting, training or HR generalist.

Experience Preferred: 3-5 years of previous experience in an environment working with a decentralized workforce, retail experience, recruiting, training, succession planning, project management, HR generalist experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Extensive travel, including driving, which will normally be more than 70% of the time. Must hold and maintain a valid driver&s license and acceptable driving record.

Maintain home office or office within the Region.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Develop and execute strategic plans.


• Demonstrated leadership, decision making and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to persuade others.


• Strategic HR Consulting – Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, establishing HR business objectives that align with the overall company plans and strategic objectives.


• Coaching and Development – Provide performance management guidance (coaching, counseling, career development, succession planning, and corrective action) to Stores, District Mangers, and RVPs.


• Communication - Facilitate learning conversations, stand up training and lead conference calls.


• Compliance – Maintain in-depth knowledge of employment law requirements to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Provide guidance and interpretation of HR policy. Identify training needs and individual manager coaching needs.

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Eligibility for benefits and incentives is dependent upon employment status. JOANN offers the following benefits and incentives to eligible Team Members:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefit plans


• Company-paid basic, Optional, and Dependent life insurance


• Long-term disability and Company-paid Short-term disability


• Paid Time Off and Sick Time


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an employer % match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Team Member Discount

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JOANN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. JOANN is an at-will employer, which means that your employment may be terminated by JOANN or yourself with or without notice or cause unless the at-will arrangement is modified by a written agreement signed by both you and and authorized representative of JOANN.