Regional People Business Partner

People Business Partner

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.

This position is supporting our Northwest Territory and must be located in one of the following areas: Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; or Boise, ID


A Brief Overview
The People Business Partner plays a key role in supporting our regional growth strategy and will lead the implementation of talent management strategies to effectively identify, hire, develop and retain top talent to drive extraordinary performance in their divisions.

What you will do

  • Providing strategic partnership with the organization to support overall operational effectiveness and division performance.

  • Providing coaching and support to leaders regarding workforce planning, culture development, organizational policies & procedures and communication of key initiatives. Executes people programs (talent reviews, performance calibrations, merit and incentive awards, engagement surveys/action plans).

  • Serving in a responsive manner to arising associate relations issues and managing conflict in varying situations such as performance coaching or dissatisfied associates; and directing associates to the appropriate resources for support as needed. Assessing and implementing proactive retention strategies.

  • Partnering with leadership to assess leadership capability and ensure development and succession plans are in place to support current and future business requirements.

  • Coaching and facilitation of leadership development programs to build capability; ensuring organizational health by promoting associate engagement.

  • Serves as a change agent, reminding and reinforcing key messages.

  • Participates in the Company's response to union organizing drives.

  • Proactively seeking new ways of doing things to deliver better business results and effectively leading organizational change.

  • Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal/State/Local legislative requirements.

  • Maintains confidentiality of financial information, insurance and litigation documents, associate information (e.g., wage information, discipline, health information) and other sensitive and confidential information.

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Complies with all policies and standards

What you will need

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred required

  • 7-9 years Relevant experience required

  • Experience in Human Resources (Business Partner) in a geographically disbursed retail, manufacturing, or equivalent environment required

  • Ability to travel within the assigned territory (Northwest US)

  • Has passion, high energy, ability to energize others, is hard working and has a high level of integrity.

  • Able to build relationships and connect with others at all levels.

  • Solid business acumen.

  • Well-developed written presentation, organization, and editing skills.

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, collaboration skills and the ability to contribute within a team setting

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Pro-active and solutions oriented. Builds trust; connects with people; likeable, high confidence, low ego, coachable.

  • Demonstrated ability to influence and achieve results through others.

  • Self-motivated with outstanding planning, prioritization, and time-management skills

What you will get

  • Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.

  • Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.

  • Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.

  • View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com.

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Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

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Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

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