Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner - South Central Division

Just Picture It! A career at LL Flooring! At LL Flooring, our vision is to become customers' first choice in flooring by providing the best experience from start to finish. With over 437 stores nationwide and two distribution centers, the career opportunities at LL Flooring are endless. This HR business partner is responsible to internal clients to address employee relations and performance management issues in alignment with organizational policies and goals and in compliance with federal and state legal requirements. This role covers the south central division. If you're customer obsessed, seize the opportunity, and apply today!

Our commitment to you:

• LL Flooring Core Values, An upbeat, positive culture
• *Ask about our $0 cost medical option!
• Amazing benefits that include *medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD, LTD and Paid Time Off
• A work life balance with non-traditional retail working hours

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and regularly update a staffing plan with assigned hiring managers to identify current and expected open positions
• Partner with hiring managers to establish job requirements, assessment strategies, competencies, and to set a recruiting plan for each opening
• Conduct training on HR policies, procedures and processes; partner with business leaders to facilitate communication sessions on all shifts in local work locations
• Partner with management to conduct investigations into concerns and complaints; identify, implement and provide a written summary of immediate and systemic solutions
• Work with managers on appropriate performance intervention strategies; assist in developing performance improvement plans and documentation
• Perform other duties and projects as needed by HR leadership or DC business partners
• Serve as the initial point of HR contact for associates and leaders requiring support on employee relations and performance management issues; partner with leaders to identify fair, legal and effective solutions that resolve concerns and mitigate organizational risk
• Conduct new employee orientation for associates
• Identify and use several resources and techniques to source, post, and identify qualified candidates such as employee referrals, LinkedIn, social networking, associations, college job boards, career fairs, and professional networks.
• Support other HR functions and activities, including benefits and payroll in local work locations.
• Provide HR policy and procedural interpretation and guidance

What you need to succeed:

• Customer Focus – Establish and maintain effective customer relationships. Seek to understand customer needs and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations.
• Collaboration – Cooperate with others to achieve shared objectives and get work done. Consider interests of others as well as one’s own.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage teams and projects without authority, and to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in fast-paced environment
• Current knowledge of multi-state and federal employment laws and regulations
• Attendance and reliability is extremely important in this position
• Execute special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills working with all levels of the organization
• Detail Oriented – Attention to detail, ability to focus on the project or task at hand, adherence to Company policies and requirements while consistently delivering error free results.
• Ability to make decisions consistent with department strategy and company policies
• Ability to solve problems and apply creative and timely solutions.
• Leads by example in following the Company Code of Business Conduct (Ethics), all applicable tenants of the Lacey Act and all other applicable laws, policies and procedures. Immediately reports all concerns to the appropriate party.
• Multistate experience preferred
• Instill Trust – Show consistency in word and action. Treat others with respect. Operate with honesty and integrity.
• Change Management – Adaptable to a fast paced, shifting work environment; willing to remain flexible to accommodate changing business conditions, work requirements, customer and scheduling needs.
• Accountability – Follow through on commitments. Take personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
• Attendance and reliability are extremely important in this position
• Proactively assist others. Step in and help when and as needed
• Ability to speak, understand and write English required; proficiency in Spanish preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting information and ideas and responding to questions from co-workers, vendors, clients and customers

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from four year college or university, required

Related Experience, Qualifications and/or Certifications:

• 3-4 years HR Business Partner experience, with a at least 2 years in employee relations or recruiting, required
• Prior experience supporting distribution operations in a multi-shift environment, preferred

Computer Skills / Special Equipment Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable in reporting on data from an HRIS or other data sources
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

We appreciate your interest in exploring career opportunities with LL Flooring and look forward to learning more about you.

At LL Flooring, we are committed to being a company that delivers an inclusive, diverse team and culture which understands, values, and adapts to the needs of our associates and customers. LL Flooring is an equal opportunity employer. LL Flooring does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law. If you need assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, related to the search for employment opportunities or to complete an application, please contact us at [email protected] LL Flooring adheres with the California Consumer Privacy Act Notice for California Consumers (CCPA Notice). To find out more click here, CCPA Supplemental Notice.