HR Business Partner - Central/Midwest

OVERVIEW

The HR Business Partner will provide elevated partnership to Store teams. They will join the first ever team of Retail HRBPs with Alo and will be a catalyst in the successful build out of the best employee experience ever, including the development of talent programs, performance management, career development, organizational effectiveness, workforce management, and change management. They will be a key piece of building and evolving Alo’s culture in their region and beyond. The HR Business Partner will report directly to the Director of HR, Retail and will join a team of innovative. HR professionals who want to disrupt the landscape of HR and provide an exceptional experience for people.

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Build employee experience programs in alignment with Alo’s culture, including, but not limited to, career development, succession planning, workforce management, wellness programs, and communication
• Develop strong relationships with Store employees, Retail leadership, and key business partners to provide thought partnership and support
• Partner with Director of HR, Retail to develop HR strategy to align with our rapid retail expansion
• Lead the internal employee experience through coaching leadership, supporting employee relations, and conducting investigations
• Keep a pulse on the health of the business and proactively create solutions to barriers that arise
• Innovate and establish practices that support the overall wellbeing of our employee population
• Evaluate key business initiatives and drive programs that directly accelerate the success of the business
• Contribute to the development of internal processes, programs, and guidelines
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements across the US, reducing legal risks

QUALIFICATIONS

• A completed Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• 2 - 4 years Human Resource Business Partner Experience
• Experience supporting hourly employee client groups
• Experience in retail or high-volume field facing environments
• Proficiency with SharePoint, ADP, Cornerstone, Greenhouse, Microsoft office systems a plus
• “Outside the box” HR professional; demonstrates business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
• Alo culture champion – alignment with our Guiding Principles
• Thinks 3 steps ahead
• “Can-do” attitude – ability to collaborate with others
• Strong desire and interest in Retail Store environments
• Comfortability with a high volume and evolving workload
• Ability to identify problems and come forward with solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service – quick and accurate responses to employee inquiries and needs
• Prioritization and strong work ethic
• Ability to interface with multiple levels within the organization
• Operate autonomously – ability to deliver results with little supervision in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment
• This role will be supporting Central/Midwest markets