Human Resources Business Partner, Retail

David Yurman

. Serve as the designated HR Business Partner for the retail population of the Central US .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR practices, including employee relations, talent development, performance management, and recruitment, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Proficient in utilizing Workday and other digital platforms to enhance the employee experience and support organizational goals.

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HR Business PartneringEmployee Relations ManagementTalent DevelopmentWorkday ProficiencyRecruitment Strategies

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsTalent DevelopmentPerformance ManagementRecruitmentCompensation and BenefitsEmployment LawData AnalysisSuccession PlanningOnboardingOffboarding

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsCoachingProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayLinkedIn RecruiterDigital Learning Platforms

Industry Keywords

HR PoliciesCompliance RequirementsEmployee ExperienceAnnual Review ProcessRetention Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the designated HR Business Partner for the retail population of the Central US
Plan and implement People & Culture policies, programs, and practices for the Retail Division
Support talent development, mitigate employee relations issues, enhance employee experience, and support recruitment as the regional HR point of contact
Work proactively with Retail management to minimize employee relations issues
Conduct investigations or interventions and administer disciplinary actions
Partner with senior management and legal on cases and recommend action plans
Ensure adherence to HR policies and employment-related legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements
Lead the Annual Review process and improve employee performance
Support promotions, career path mapping, succession planning, and learning and development initiatives
Source, interview, and assess retail talent, including pipelining for new stores and key roles
Coach managers on hiring best practices
Conduct exit interviews and analyze retention and turnover data
Support onboarding and offboarding with payroll, benefits, IT, L&D, and loss prevention
Partner with Compensation, Benefits, Finance, and Retail Operations on packages, headcount planning, and employee programs
Maintain Workday and optimize the retail employee experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of hands-on HR experience, preferably independently managing a population
Knowledge of fundamental HR practices, including employee relations, talent development, performance management, recruitment, compensation and benefits, and employment law
Familiarity with Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, and digital learning platforms
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Willingness and ability to travel frequently, often with limited advance notice
Must currently live within close proximity to Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Troy, Edina, Columbus, Indianapolis, Austin, Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio, or be willing to relocate immediately

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to healthcare benefits
401(k) plan
Bonus
Employee discounts
Summer Fridays (corporate roles)
Generous paid time off
Sick time