Regional Operations HR Business Partner (Remote)

Req ID: 407471 

BASIC PURPOSE: The Region HR business partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units.  The position is business-facing and serves as a strategic partner to leadership on human resource-related issues. The ideal candidate must have 5+ years of multi unit experience. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Acts as a consultant to Region VP of Operations on human resource-related issues
•    Proactively lead, influence, and communicate the business strategy
•    Acts as an employee champion, a change agent and anticipates HR-related needs
•    Champions and executes COE programs across business unit
•    Handles complex employee relations matters to include terminations, counseling, coaching and documentation
•    Interprets and explains human resources policies, procedures, labor laws, standards, and regulations
•    Serves as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and helping resolve work-related problems
•    Addresses employees and advises managers on organizational policy matters such as; equal employment opportunity, work complaints, harassment allegations and other employee concerns
•    Handles employment claims such as unemployment and EEOC and all related investigations
•    Actively participate on a variety of HR or HRIS projects serving operations
•    Advises leadership on progressive disciplinary process 
•    Review exit interviews, analyze data and report on trends
•    Manages the process for employee evaluations and supports talent review processes
•    Monitors and evaluates headcount, turnover and other relevant HR metrics
•    Works with training department to review content and assist as necessary
•    Works with recruiters to determine staffing needs and back up all recruiting functions as necessary 
•    Other duties assigned as needed

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIREMENTS:
•    Education: 
o    HS Diploma or equivalent required 
o    Bachelor’s Degree in HR or HR related field preferred

•    Experience: 
o    5+ years of progressive HR experience
o    5+ years of multi-unit experience, retail required 

•    Requirements:
o    Must have a valid driver license

•    Travel:
o    Some travel required 

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
•    Skills: 
o    Hard Skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office, including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, HR specific software 
o    Soft Skills: strong presentation skills, willingness and ability to learn from other departments, innovator, good verbal and written communication skills, strong time management skills, strong organization skills, can-do attitude, sense of urgency, ability to take constructive criticism and strong work ethic
•    Typical Physical Demands: 
o    Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
o    Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
o    Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
o    Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
 

Job Function(s): Corporate 

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
• Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert