Human Resources Business Partner - Kent, WA

Overview

We’re looking for a high-impact HR Business Partner (HRBP) to provide HR support to teammates across multiple branch locations in Washington, serving a diverse employee population spanning merchandising, warehouse, delivery, corporate functions, and sales. As an HRBP, you serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to business leaders and employees. In this role, you’ll blend strategic partnership with hands-on execution, influencing talent decisions, shaping culture, and delivering data-driven HR solutions that move the business forward.

• Location:
  
  Kent, Washington, United States
• Pay Range: $86,500.00 - $ per year
• Job Title:
  
  Human Resources Business Partner

• Partner with leaders to understand business priorities and design people strategies that drive results.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand organizational goals and translate them into effective people strategies.
• Coach and guide managers on employee relations, performance management, and change leadership.
• Use HR data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities — and turn insights into action.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning conversations.
• Provide data-driven insights to guide decision-making on workforce planning, organizational design and talent strategies.
• Drive employee engagement, morale, and retention initiatives.
• Support recruiting efforts through job design, interview participation, and onboarding improvements.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to deliver training that builds leadership and workforce capability.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies, while finding modern, scalable solutions.
• Lead, supervise, and coach the HR Generalist, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to strengthen team capability.
• Own the employee lifecycle from hiring and onboarding through promotions, transfers, and terminations — ensuring each stage supports a positive employee experience, aligns with compliance requirements, and is processed accurately and on time.
• Partner with Payroll and HRIS teams to ensure all employee changes are documented, approved, and processed promptly for accurate pay and data integrity.
• Continually assess and refine employee lifecycle processes to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance employee experience.

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen:
  Understands business priorities and translates them into scalable, data-driven people strategies that drive results.
• Relationship Management & Influence:
  Builds trusted partnerships and effectively influences leaders at all levels to drive alignment and action.
• Coaching & People Leadership:
  Coaches managers through performance, development, and employee relations while developing and leading the HR Generalist team.
• Change Leadership:
  Leads and supports organizational change with structure, clarity, and strong communication to ensure successful adoption.
• Problem-Solving & Sound Judgment:
  Applies critical thinking and sound judgment to complex people matters, balancing risk, compliance, and business impact.
• Data & Analytics Acumen:
  Uses HR data and metrics to identify trends, assess risk, and inform workforce and talent decisions.
• Confidentiality & Professionalism:
  Demonstrates discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling sensitive employee and business information.
• Collaboration & Teamwork:
  Partners cross-functionally to deliver cohesive, compliant, and effective HR solutions.
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advocacy:
  Champions inclusive practices and equitable decision-making that support a respectful, high-performing work environment.

Note: This description preserves the original role language and scope while presenting it in a structured, accessible format. EEO notice and other legal requirements should be included in official postings as appropriate.