HR Business Partner

Job Description

Job Description

About Leaf Home

At Leaf Home, we are powered by people on a single mission to make homeownership easy. We’ve crafted a team of the very best to ensure we make a difference by winning every day. In addition to serving our customers, Leaf Home strives to build a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a certified  Great Place to Work®as well as a multi-year recipient of  Top Workplaces recognition.

From competitive medical benefits to people-focused committees like the Women’s Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and VetConnect, we are dedicated to making Leaf Home a workplace where you can win every day. Come grow your career with us.

Why Leaf Home

• We Win – Being driven every day to win is who we are
• People Powered – Recognized as a top Ohio and U.S. workplace by Great Place to Work®, Energage, and more
• Family Feel with Enterprise-Level Resources – You are important to us, and we’ve built a culture you’ll love
• Support – Inclusion, sustainability, and reliability surround everything we do
• Personal Growth – Dedicated to providing resources and encouragement for employee growth
• Mobility – Locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, with continued expansion

Position Summary: Reporting to the Director HRBP, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a critical role in strengthening organizational capability through a strong focus on talent management, succession planning, and organization design. The HRBP partners closely with assigned business units and leaders to develop and execute people strategies that enable both current and future business objectives.

In this role, the HRBP leads efforts to assess organizational needs, build effective workforce plans, and design structures that support growth and long-term success. A key responsibility includes driving comprehensive talent and succession planning processes to ensure a robust leadership pipeline and a high-performing, engaged workforce.

The HRBP also provides strategic and tactical guidance on a full range of HR initiatives including leadership development, performance management, organizational health, and employee engagement. Additionally, the HRBP manages and resolves complex employee relations matters and oversees investigations to support a fair and consistent workplace.

Overall, the HRBP serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, delivering proactive HR strategies and practices that enhance organizational performance and advance the company’s short- and long-term goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Lead annual and ongoing talent calibration processes to evaluate bench strength, identify high-potential employees, and create actionable development plans.
• Assess current organizational structures and partner with leaders to design or redesign org charts, roles, and workflows that support efficiency and future growth.
• Provide insights and recommendations to influence business decisions using data, trends, and HR best practices.
• Partners with other HR team members (L & D, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Payroll etc.) acting as a point of contact and liaison with supported groups to deliver robust HR services.
• Provide HR partnership, for both strategic and tactical initiatives, day to day HR support and execution of strategies for assigned business groups.
• Provides influence and guidance to client groups through developing partnerships to support achieving business objectives within the assigned caseload population. 
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues, by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations. Providing consultation/coaching/training to managers on performance, talent development, and employee relations.
• Implements HR best practices for key HR processes including performance management, compensation planning, workforce/capability planning, and talent management.
• Oversees and executes implementation of HR and/or business initiative in assigned business groups by participating in assigned business groups operational meetings, business reviews, and team building.
• Maintains knowledge of compliance requirements through researching, developing and proposing policy updates and new policies, provides guidance to managers and employees on policies and how to interpret them, staying up to date on HR trends and best practices as well as employment laws and regulations.

Experience and Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of broad-based HR generalist experience providing advice, counsel and coaching to leaders with the ability to influence and champion effective leadership and change, developing strong business partnerships to support achievement of business objectives within assigned business groups

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or related field from 4-year accredited university strongly preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources preferred

• Professional certification by the Society for Human Resources Management preferred

• Skilled with computer applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook

• Proficiency with UKG HRIS application preferred

• Original, creative thinker with the ability to show managerial courage

• Must have strong work ethic, and a reputation for the highest degree of integrity and mature business judgment.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and shifting priorities.

• Strong ability to collaboratively engage with leaders to create, identify, and implement solutions to further the effectiveness of the business.

• Must be able to work with diverse employees, partners and teams.

• Ability to professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.

• Ability to negotiate conflict and lead conflict resolution while maintaining strong working relationships at all levels of an organization.

• Uses outstanding verbal and communication skills, with poise and confidence to interact with all levels of management.

• Ability to navigate and lead through change.

• Strong understanding of HR processes and procedures and ability to continually improve processes and procedures, ensuring they are fit for purpose for the organization.

• Strong team player, internally with HR team and with the business.

• Strong ability to provide options and influence organizational direction.

• Works collaboratively and willingly shares information; facilitates discussion and resolution of different viewpoints and promotes teamwork.

• Builds trusting and collaborative relationships with business leaders and HR team.

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

• Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task.

• Ability to handle and protect sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner.

• Advanced problem solving, time management, and decision-making skills required.

• Strong business acumen combined with interpersonal and leadership skills

• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H18 status).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or related designation preferred.

• Experience in direct-to-consumer building, remodeling, and/or construction industries.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional overnight travel required.

Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements:

Additional hours may be required (exempt positions).

Physical Requirements:

Normal office environment.

Performs indoor work in a climate-controlled environment.

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Are We Your Company?

Focused on Growth Leaf Home is dominating the home improvement industry as we continue to grow. We work hard and play harder. With offices across the U.S. and Canada, our diverse team spans marketing, sales, installation, and service. We are committed to employee growth through:

• Innovating, Always – Providing cutting-edge solutions for employees and customers
• Partnering with Our Customers – Building trusted relationships at the core of everything we do
• Empowering Employees – Creating opportunities for growth and success in a supportive environment
• Supporting Our Communities – Giving back to the places our customers and employees call home

What We Offer

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits after 60 days
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid parental leave and generous paid time off programs
• On-campus fitness programs and meal delivery services
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing, financial wellness, and childcare benefits
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Additional Perks

• Employee assistance program with 24/7 legal, financial, and counseling support
• Employee discount marketplace with thousands of savings options
• Flexible Gym membership
• Employee resource groups, including VetConnect and the Women’s Committee

Awards and Recognition

Leaf Home has been recognized as a top workplace by The Plain Dealer, is a multi-year recipient of  Top Workplaces USA by Energage, and is  Great Place to Work® Certified™ . Additional recognitions include:

• Remodeling 550 list placements
• Qualified Remodeler Top 500 rankings
• Smart Culture Awards for employee-focused culture
• Inc. 5000 and Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest growth recognition

For a full list of awards, visit  .

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Leaf Home is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, in accordance with applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement and Contact

Leaf Home is committed to honoring the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.