Lead, HR Business Partner

Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Job Category HR Position Summary Empowering People. Driving Performance. At Bridgestone, our teammates are at the heart of everything we do. As a Lead HR Business Partner supporting our Bridgestone Retail Operations across George and Alabama, you will play a critical role in shaping a high-performing, people-first culture. This is a unique opportunity to influence the teammate experience, support operational excellence, and help drive our mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. This is an individual contributor role supporting over 1200 teammates across 120 locations, partnering with 13 Area Managers to deliver HR strategy. The teammate in this role is required to live within the geographic region they are supporting and will work remotely with some travel as needed to retail stores and regional offices. This role can be located in GA, but a strong preference is for the candidate to be located in Metro Atlanta, GA. Why Bridgestone? Be part of a purpose-driven company that invests in its people and communities. Join a collaborative HR team that values innovation, integrity, and impact. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements. ___ Responsibilities As a trusted advisor on the Regional Retail Leadership Team, you will: Partner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support that aligns with business goals and enhances the teammate experience. Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning. Champion our values and culture by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment. Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI. Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational impact. Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and company policies, serving as a subject matter expert on regional employment practices. Support change management efforts and lead initiatives that drive teammate engagement and retention. Oversee headcount management and partner with our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) team to ensure timely and effective staffing across the region. Minimum Qualifications 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6 years of related experience with a master’s degree. Prior exposure to retail environments. Strong working knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices. Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% as needed to stores, region or division meetings, and company sponsored events. Live in the Atlanta area At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. What we offer At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. Corporate Social Responsibility activities. A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. An effective and inclusive team. Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Employment Eligibility If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr