Human Resources Business Partner

Summary

Join GNC as a fully remote Human Resources Business Partner, based on the West Coast, providing strategic HR leadership and guidance to assigned business groups. You will be responsible for HR planning, program development, employee support, and collaboration with interdepartmental teams. This role involves managing employee relations, performance, and talent assessments, as well as facilitating onboarding and offboarding. You will also handle employee complaints, investigations, and training, while working closely with management and other HR professionals. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 6+ years of progressive HR experience, and 3+ years in a leadership role. GNC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required
• 6+ years progressive human resources experience required
• 3+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect)
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to your assigned business groups, with a focus on Human Resource planning, program development, and employee support
• Collaborate with other interdepartmental teams, playing a crucial role in delivering HR services aligned with the organization's short, medium, and long-term business strategies
• Extend support to designated groups emphasizing the promotion of programs, policies, and fostering positive employee engagement
• Collaborate effectively with business leaders to manage employee relations and performance
• Provide strategic coaching on key HR strategies such as succession planning, career path development, and performance management
• Lead talent assessments and facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes
• Serve as a business partner to the Division Management Team while addressing a wide array of associate issues
• Participate in Corporate Human Resource initiatives as required
• Receive and investigate employee complaints/issues and respond in appropriate and timely manner
• Properly record and report case information to appropriate management
• Provide initial investigation and preparation for issues including, but not limited to, wage and hour claims, EEOC claims, Civil Rights claims, etc
• Assist with training HR Generalists new to the role
• Act as a liaison between employee and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, procedures and regulations
• Work with Sr HR Manager in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the field
• In coordination with the Divisional HR Generalist, manage all ADA accommodation requests, following up with related documentation as needed and serving as an information source for the employee
• Administer corporate and retail compensation programs, including the performance management system, salary administration, and variable pay programs
• Handle management counseling on all employment actions and policy interpretation
• Actively assist with the overall coordination of the recruiting activities for their respective divisions
• Communicate and manage affirmative action plans (AAP) for all relevant areas including gathering applicant flow/new hire data
• Ensure that yearly reports are generated timely and completely
• Communicate goals to appropriate plan managers and identify areas of opportunity
• Participate in district and region initiatives including but not limited to: recruiting, on-boarding, training, associate development, succession planning, etc
• Where applicable, manage mandatory state training through online vendor
• Manage all facets of unemployment compensation claims for respective Division including initial claim responses and requests for documentation
• Provide advance notification to applicable witnesses and provide follow up
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve overall performance
• Take ownership for the Human Capital for their respective division and keep the Division management and Corporate Store Operations management up to date on key Human Capital Metrics
• Provide both data and potential strategies for improving key areas such as associate and management turnover
• Review policies and procedures and make recommendations for updates where needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Human Resources certification preferred (SPHR/PHR or SHRMSCP/SHRMCP)
• Knowledge of government regulations related to employment such as FLSA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, etc. preferred
• Retail experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• 401K program with company match
• 8-week paid parental leave
• 5 paid bereavement days
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 30% employee merchandise discount
• Remote work environment
• Short Term Incentive Plan : This role is eligible to participate in the Company's Annual Incentive Program with a target of 10% of annual earnings