Sr HR Business Partner Manager

Overview

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT.

Job Summary

This position works collaboratively with senior people leaders to drive initiatives across their teams and provides HR consulting to a defined geography/location in building the organization and talent capabilities. This position identifies, prioritizes, and aligns HR programs and initiatives in support of achieving business objectives. They formulate partnerships with the broader Human Resource function to deliver best in class service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Job Description

• Partners with top leaders and departments to provide counsel, proactively identifying issues and opportunities within their teams to take action, drive initiatives and execute plans.
• Leads efforts for a wide variety of HR initiatives and projects across multiple HR disciplines, including performance management, culture building, change management, diversity and inclusion, safety leadership and governance and compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance, which may include complex employee relations issues and conducting thorough yet objective investigations, to ensure consistent execution of the performance management process.
• Executes the job evaluation process with Compensation by assisting in the writing of job descriptions, conducting job evaluations, and setting pay / pay grades and proficiency in explaining ranges and job levels.
• Coaches and guides top leaders of the organization through moderate to complex employee relations issues and conducting thorough and objective investigations as needed.
• Lead the talent management strategy for the geography/location including developing robust succession planning/talent management, developing internal talent, and supporting the recruiting strategy to ensure we have the right people at the right time.
• Work closely with leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and engagement and ensure leadership and employees have a direct and productive working relationship including open communications and problem solving.
• Provides department support during the Annual Operating Process (AOP) and has knowledge of key budget drivers
• Continually benchmark external regulatory trends and best practices in Human Resources.
• Where applicable, facilitate new hire onboarding and new leader assimilation for key roles.

This position is responsible for all Human Resource activities for assigned departments which may be in multiple locations and comprise of employees at all professional levels. The Senior Human Resource Business Partner serves as a consultant to deliver solutions to top leadership onsite for human resource-related issues, often complex in nature. Responsible for driving and supporting change in the organization. Acts as an employee advocate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field with 8-10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Supervisory/Leadership experience.
• Ability to promote innovation and continuous improvement to support the implementation of solutions for the business units served
• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated project management skill and track record of measurable accomplishments.
• Travel Required:
  
  Up to 50%.

• MBA
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Varies by location and may have 0-2 direct reports

Operates in a professional office environment, not substantially…