Location
Greencastle, PA, United States
Posted on
Feb 25, 2022
Profile
The HR Business Consultant will work primarily with managers and become a valued contributor by managing the delivery of our HR policies, executing business specific projects and initiatives relating to staffing, retention, engagement, and simplification for an assigned location.
The HRBC will act as a consultant and provide support for management teams by answering requests for information on policy interpretation, providing advice and counsel on employee issues and performance with emphasis on people management and implementing practices and programs in support of the HR and business strategy. The HRBC will advise associate to utilize the HR Services team and will act as an escalation point for concerns or roadblocks.
The HRBC will be responsible for designated projects, helping to develop procedures and programs to support HR, process improvements and business priorities while compiling and analyzing data for reports and special projects and improvements. The focus of this role is on tactical and execution activities and this person should be recognized as an HR resource and subject matter expert.
**What you'll be doing**
Champion and drive key HR programs and objectives
Workforce Planning: Recommend courses of action for staffing and initiatives, collaborate with managers on workforce planning and restructuring.
Talent Development: Partner with Talent Management to identify, communicate and deliver training solutions to address associate skill, knowledge and leadership gaps. Provide thought leadership and project support for various talent management initiatives and projects as needed. Facilitate training sessions related to assigned programs or section areas as needed
Associate Engagement and Retention: Proactively advise leaders on emerging workplace trends and recommend associate engagement strategies that balance the business and associate needs. Understand associate needs using focus groups, exit interviews etc. to help promote satisfaction and ensure strategies are in place to foster an inclusive culture and maintain a union free environment. Work with location to build location action plans and/or business plans to address needs to drive increased retention and engagement of associates to achieve identified location goals. Drive onboarding retention and ensure location has leadership commitment to effectively onboard new hires to meet the 90 day new hire retention goals.
Coach and develop leaders
Coach managers to effectively manage and improve the performance of their teams
Advise managers on people issues by helping to identify root cause and develop solutions to help meet business needs
Facilitate Performance Management processes
Drive a high-performance culture through effective implementation and follow-up of performance management processes and tools that ensure fair and equitable treatment of all associates
Consult on performance improvement plans and performance management with managers and supervisors
Understand Associate Relations issues and provide counsel to the business. Partner with the Associate Relations team to effectively resolve issues in a timely manner
Advise and execute to the Strategic Capability Planning for the supported location
Provide input into the people capability planning process by helping to identify solutions to address needs identified by the business
Assist with organizational design process and deployment of changes
Help identify needs and recommend solutions regarding talent acquisition, associate development programs that assist in building a talent pipeline to support long- and short-term strategic priorities and help support the succession planning process
Be a high-performance culture activist. Help support and align culture and strategy to support the company vision, mission, and values.
Liaison between Centers of Excellence (COEs) and the supported business unit
Partner with Talent Acquisition including Diversity TA (where appropriate) on recruiting processes, headcount management, candidate offers, internship opportunities and recruiting events
Partner with Compensation on candidate offers, promotional offers, job evaluations and market competitiveness
Partner with Workplace Inclusion & Diversity on creating and sustaining an inclusive culture and diverse workforce designed to drive organizational growth and success
Resource for managers and associates to escalate HR issues (pay, benefits, leave of absence). Partner with HR Services to effectively resolve escalated issues in a timely manner.
Partner with COEs on process improvements.
**What you bring to the table:**
Deliver HR policies
Execute business specific projects and initiatives relating to staffing, retention, engagement, and simplification for an assigned location
Act as a consultant and provide support for management teams by answering requests for information on policy interpretation, providing advice and counsel on employee issues and performance with emphasis on people management and implementing practices and programs in support of the HR and business strategy
**Qualifications :**
**Whats needed- Basic Qualifications:**
Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in a tactical Human Resources function, which includes supporting multiple levels of management in a fast-paced work environment
HR experience with emphasis in change management, performance management, inclusive leadership practices and organizational effectiveness
**Whats needed- Preferred Qualifications:**
Bachelors degree in HR Management, Organizational Psychology, Business or related discipline
PHR /SPHR certification preferred
**We Offer:**
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits (****_Interested in joining the team? Check out our_ _perks and benefits_ _!_
_Staples believes Inclusion is a verb and we encourage diversity of thinking and ideas as well as backgrounds and experiences. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law._
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