HR Business Partner

At J.Jill, we’re redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We’re entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships. We're seeking bold thinkers and doers to join us. With competitive pay and benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to bring our ethos keep it simple, make it matter to life in new and inspiring ways.

The HR Business Partner serves as a key onsite HR resource for our Tilton, New Hampshire Distribution Center, building trusted partnerships with associates and leaders at all levels to provide HR guidance and expertise that enables a positive and effective work environment. As part of the broader HR Business Partner team based in our Quincy, MA office, this role provides hands-on HR partnership in Tilton across employee relations, performance management, onboarding, engagement, communications, and broader HR initiatives.

• Provides advice and counsel on performance management and policy interpretation for the Tilton Facility, including the Distribution Center, Contact Center and Accounting.
• Manages onboarding activities to ensure that new associates are provided with the knowledge and resources to quickly acclimate and begin contributing.
• Partners with Distribution Center leadership to understand staffing demands and supports onsite needs for recruitment events and interviews.
• Conducts ad-hoc organizational analyses, compiles and analyzes employee relations metrics and other HR analytics for management review and decision making.
• Manages recognition programs, events and engagement activities.
• Performs confidential administrative functions.
• Tracks organizational changes and maintains organizational charts.
• Develops and updates HR policies and procedures.
• Develops employee communications and manages information flow.
• Manages unemployment claims processing for the Tilton Facility.
• Manages special projects as needed.

Benefits, Tailored for You.

• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups.

• Must have an approachable and engaging style and strong listening skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing projects and demands.
• Ability to work independently, plan effectively and produce results.
• Advanced ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven abilities in the areas of associate relations and HR program development and management.
• Great Learner, poised, analytical, tenacious, flexible, and adaptable.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 4+ years of Human Resource experience, preferably in a Distribution or Customer Contact Center

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work, prolonged periods of time working at a desk and on a computer.
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.