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Regional Human Resources Business Partners are on the front line of supporting and interacting with Family Dollar’s Regional Leaders, District Managers and their teams. They perform both hands-on and strategic roles in providing human resources expertise in team relations, coaching/development, compensation, performance management, associate engagement, organizational development, lead change management processes, training and more. As an HR Business Partner you will support our field region that includes 232 stores across upper Michigan and parts of Wisconsin, 14 district leaders and becomes integrated within the business to work closely with leadership and Team Members to understand team dynamics to effectively drive HR strategies and best practices that align to our company values and behaviors. HR Business Partners are instrumental in initiating and implementing HR programs/initiatives within their assigned region, placing considerable focus on driving Family Dollar’s organizational culture, Team Member engagement, retention, performance management, and succession planning. HR Business Partners are responsible for embracing Family Dollar’s store-centric commitment to customers, customer service and sales.

The HR Business Partner will translate specific business needs and issues into meaningful approaches to support leadership development, change management, and organizational effectiveness and will be able to work independently and in a strong team environment to deliver on detail as well as strategy.

**Key Responsibilities** :

1. Understand the dynamics of the business and functions and drive human resource practices and processes that will create an effective and high performing organization

2. Partner with and coach business leaders on all aspects of human resources including team member engagement, retention, team relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, development, training, and HR compliance.

3. Partner with other HR center of excellence teams on to development and implement HR practices and initiatives that meet the needs of the specific organization.

4. Provide management information, data analysis, metrics, and tools to demonstrate progress toward key milestones.

5. Recommend improvement to processes and new approaches to programs, policies, and procedures that contribute to the success of the business

6. Assist the Zone Human Resources Director in the development and execution of department goals and objectives

7. Maintain expert knowledge of federal and state employment law and ensure compliance within assigned groups

8. Conduct exit interviews and translate findings into action-oriented recommendations for client groups

9. Work collaboratively with field leaders to ensure the performance management process is administered in a consistent, constructive and productive manner

10. Design teambuilding sessions, engagement listening sessions and facilitate leader development sessions, in conjunction with the Regional Training partners, that support communication needs, conflict resolution support, and enhance the competencies of regional field leaders

11. Represent HR and client group on cross-functional teams for projects, new programs / processes

12. Other job-related duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Home office for administrative functions, travel specific geography 25-50%, 40+ work hours per week. Locate in the areas of Grand Rapids, Lansing or mid-northern Michigan geography to live within the assigned region.

Minimum Requirements:

_Education:_ Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience is required.

_Experience:_ Three to five years of progressive HR experience is required, preferably in a field retail environment. Prior operational leadership experience combined with field HR experience preferred. SPHR or PHR Certification is beneficial. Previous change management work a plus.

_Job Related Skills_ : Effective presentation (in person, through video platforms such as TEAMs), written and verbal communication, problem solving and decision making skills required; Ability to establish strong relationships with all levels of an organization; strong analytical and influential skills are essential; ability to analyze data, trends, reporting and technology; and versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

_Computer Skills_ : Must have a high level of proficiency with the use of all Microsoft Office applications and Windows-based programs; familiarity with Workday a plus.

Full time

Grand Rapids, Michigan

People Business Partner

Family Dollar