Human Resources Business Partner, Retail (Central US)

Job Description Summary This role is the designated Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for the retail population of the Central US (locations below). As part of the Retail HRBP team, you will be responsible for planning and implementing People & Culture related policies, programs, and practices that produce a high‑performance culture and ensure the Company’s goals for the Retail Division are met. You will support talent development, mitigate employee relations issues, enhance employee experience, and support recruitment as the point‑of‑contact for all HR matters in your region. This is a field‑based role that requires frequent travel to Central US retail stores, often with limited advance notice. Ideal candidates will live within close proximity to the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Troy, MI; Edina, MN; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Texas (Austin, Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio). Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 3‑5 years of hands‑on HR experience, preferably independently managing a population Knowledge of fundamental HR practices – employee relations, talent development, performance management, recruitment, compensation + benefits, employment law Familiar with HR systems – Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, digital learning platforms Excellent communication + presentation skills Willingness and ability to travel frequently, often with limited advance notice Responsibilities Employee relations Work proactively with Retail management to minimize employee relations issues Conduct investigations or interventions to mitigate/resolve problems when needed Approve and administer disciplinary actions Partner with senior management and legal on cases – recommend action plans Ensure adherence with all HR policies and employment-related legal, regulatory and compliance requirements Talent development Lead Annual Review process for region – manage consistency and completion Partner with managers throughout the year to monitor and improve employee performance Support promotions, career path mapping and succession planning Work with Learning & Development to assess needs (new hires, people managers, ongoing development), shape content and champion platforms with teams Recruitment & exits Source, interview and assess retail talent with a specific focus on pipelining for staffing new stores and/or key roles Coach managers on hiring best practices Conduct exit interviews and log/analyze/report on meaningful feedback and retention/turnover data Support onboarding and offboarding operations with payroll/benefits, IT, L&D, loss prevention, etc. People operations Work with Compensation team on ensuring competitive package offerings per location and Benefits team to publicize and market robust offerings to staff Work with Finance team and Retail Operations on headcount planning per store Keep HRIS system (Workday) up‑to‑date, help users as needed Ensure parity in policies, practices and standards Identify and implement programming to optimize the retail employee experience Compensation Estimated Base Salary: $95,000 - $115,000. Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, generous paid time off, sick time, and more. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion David Yurman champions self‑expression and is committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within its community. We advocate for equity and inclusion for all. David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender), and other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr David Yurman Enterprises LLC