Human Resources Business Partner

Raymour & Flanigan, a leading furniture retailer in the North East, is seeking an experienced, full-time, multi-unit Human Resource professional. If you have a passion for people, principles and perspective and are a competent self-starter, consider a career with Raymour & Flanigan, where you can grow, contribute at the highest level, and be a part of a dynamic company.

At Raymour & Flanigan our multi-unit Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with associates and management that includes a warehouse and delivery service center and retail showroom locations in greater Buffalo, Rochester, and neighboring Syracuse area.

The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and associates that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about their Region, its culture and its competition.

Culture and Engagement

• Assists in creating change plans, secures commitment to change, and coaches leaders on their role in the change
• Works with leaders to share best practices across the Region for recognition of extraordinary results and performance
• Exercises a high degree of confidentiality with sensitive information
• Act as a strategic business partner to develop and execute talent strategies to improve associate engagement, leader effectiveness, and performance.
• Understands company strategies and goals, how individual work contributes to success, and helps transfer this understanding to Associates
• Daily travel to and between locations within Region required to effectively support the business.
• Owns assigned HR initiatives and champion change adoption in Region
  
  

Compliance

• Partners with Leadership to stay aware of Associate concerns and address issues in a timely manner
• Conducts investigations by asking probing questions to determine action needed
• Facilitates mediation by asking insightful questions, listening to understand, and providing appropriate feedback to achieve resolution or improvement
• Works with Leadership to reviews Associate issues and makes recommendations (e.g., discipline, terminations, etc.) based on Associate performance and/or behaviors
• Utilizes exceptional interpersonal skills to advise, coach, and counsel Associates
• Delivers difficult and / or complex messages and determines the appropriate communication channels for these messages
• Enforces company policies and procedures, facilitating Associate and Manager understanding of them
• Maintains and utilizes knowledge of local and federal regulations to manage Human Resources policies and procedures
  
  

HR systems and Processes

• Support Benefits, Payroll, Risk Management and Best Practice teams by implementing special projects and programs as needed
• Updates Associate information in ADP and other systems and maintains associate-related files
• Partner with Recruiting to ensure all employment needs are met in the assigned region
• Generate reports as needed or requested
  
  

Total Rewards

• Leads the annual benefits open enrollment process and Wellness programs, as applicable
• Work with Leadership on associate recognition programs
• Reviews complex FMLA, ADA, Leave of Absence requests and engages in the interactive process to determine best resolution
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a HR generalist/business partner position
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• Strong federal and state employment law knowledge
• Strong associate relations and union avoidance background
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a coaching and consultative approach to problem solving
• High performance professional and independent self-starter with excellent organizational and prioritizing skills with the initiative to seek challenges and strive for continuous improvement
• A passion for excellence and the ability to build influence with management teams and associates at all levels of the organization
• The ability to excel in a fast paced, progressive environment
• Flexibility with work schedule and ability to travel based on business needs
• Excellent computer proficiency along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR Certification
• Training and facilitation background
• Prior experience in a retail environment
  
  

At Raymour & Flanigan, we recognize and appreciate all of our team members' hard work and dedication. We pride ourselves on being a long term, privately held company that takes care of its associates by recognizing each individual's potential and investing in their future success!

Raymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug and smoke free work environment.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Raymour & Flanigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any associate or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, genetic information or other basis protected by law.