Sr. HR Business Partner, Cranbury Distribution

Senior Human Resource Business Partner

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

The Senior Human Resource Business Partner is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support to our Distribution Centers and Cross-Docks. The role is critical in executing our people initiatives, providing exceptional internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement.

A day in the life as a Senior HR Business Partner...

• Lead and execute strategic human resource initiatives that are in-line with business objectives to drive results while ensuring alignment with corporate direction, strategic initiatives and human resources best practices (e.g., talent recruitment, development and training; associate engagement; succession planning; performance management; legal/regulatory compliance; compensation, safety and benefit policies and practices).
• Consult with senior leaders across the business to understand how to best align and integrate people through organization design and talent development for a highly cross functional team that is fast-paced and constantly changing.
• Accountable for the strategic and tactical support to the Director of Operations, focusing on the implementation of strategic and operational programs for human resources.
• Lead and support the leadership development and associate training programs at all levels to enhance associate training skills; mentor managers and supervisors in Leadership skills.
• Responsible for performance management (coaching & corrective action guidance) to ensure high performing teams.
• Partner closely with campus Leadership to advise on enhancement of positive team dynamics resulting in increased efficiencies, productivity and retention of top talent.
• Support the development and maintenance of the campus talent strategy and performance-oriented culture by communicating, teaching, influencing, and supporting the execution of consistent processes and routines around talent assessment, succession planning, recognition, and performance management.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Centers of Excellence (HR COEs) and campus Leadership teams to develop and maintain human resources-related processes and metrics that drive results and effectively address the needs and concerns of the campus organization. Provide expertise and guidance in situations involving associate relations, compliance, safety, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and workers' compensation in partnership with the HR COEs to reinforce a culture of compliance and safety, provide consistency, and take smart risks that are compliant with pertinent HR-related laws and regulations.
• Lead as a brand ambassador who understands and champions our Purpose, Values and Beliefs.
• The ability to create a vision and goals for an HR team and inspire and motivate the team to achieve excellence in terms of customer support and core HR processes.
• Responsible for staying relevant on external trends within the industry that may have application internally.

What you'll bring to the table…

• Ability to assess a situation and adapt communication appropriately to ensure effective delivery to associates at all levels.
• Ability to utilize strategic thinking and past learnings to anticipate potential issues and the ripple effect of decisions, determine reasonable solutions to problems, and build flexible and realistic action plans to drive improvement.
• Demonstrate a focus on continuous learning and an ability to effectively teach, coach, build relationships and influence others in order to motivate and gain appropriate buy-in to drive results.
• The ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company.
• Ability to drive performance management (coaching & corrective action guidance) to ensure high performing teams.
• Ability to be an agent of change to influence teams to shift quickly as our business evolves.
• Ability to take initiative, work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize as needed, and act with urgency, agility, efficiency, and effectiveness in total work approach.

We'd love to hear from you if you have…

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of steady progressive human resources or relevant leadership experience in Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing or Retail industry preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Knowledge of relevant human resources-related laws and regulations and the ability to conduct or assist with investigations, maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of human resources best practices (e.g., talent recruitment, development and training; associate engagement; succession planning; performance management) and strong ability to assess the skills, abilities, knowledge, performance and potential of others to influence effective succession planning and recruiting and create a pipeline of talent.
• Prior experience leading, coaching, and mentoring direct reports and partnering with large HR teams and talented HR professionals.
• Prior experience supporting large hourly employee client groups (distribution or manufacturing).

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company". The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.