General Summary:

Human Resources Business Partners are on the front line of supporting and interacting with Family Dollar’s Leaders and their teams. They perform both hands-on and strategic roles in providing human resources expertise in recruitment, associate relations, coaching/development, compensation, performance management, organizational development, training and more.  An HR Business Partner supports specific organizations and/or functions at the Store Support Center and becomes integrated within the business to work closely with leadership and Associates to understand organizational values and team dynamics to effectively drive HR strategies and best practices. HR Business Partners are instrumental in Family Dollar initiating and implementing HR programs/initiatives within those organizations, placing considerable focus on driving Family Dollar’s organizational culture, Associate engagement, retention, performance management, and succession planning.  HR Business Partners are responsible for embracing Family Dollar’s commitment to associates, customers and strong company performance.

Supporting specific divisions, the HR Manager will translate targeted business needs and issues into meaningful approaches to support leadership development, change management, and organizational effectiveness and will be able to work independently and in a strong team environment to deliver on detail as well as strategy.
  
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
 

• Understand the dynamics of the business and functions and drive human resource practices and processes that will create an effective and high performing organization
• Partner with and coach business leaders on all aspects of human resources including associate engagement, retention, team relations, recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, development, training, and HR compliance.
• Partner with other HR Solutions Teams to develop and implement HR practices and initiatives that meet the needs of the specific organization.
• Provide management information, data analysis, metrics, and tools to demonstrate progress toward key milestones.
• Recommend improvement to processes and new approaches to programs, policies, and procedures that contribute to the success of the business
• Assist the Directors of Corporate Human Resources in the development and execution of department goals and objectives
• Maintain expert knowledge of federal and state employment law and ensure compliance within assigned groups
• Conduct exit and/or stay interviews and translate findings into action-oriented recommendations for customer groups
• Work collaboratively with customer groups to ensure the performance management process is implemented in a consistent and effective manner
• Design teambuilding sessions and facilitate training sessions, in conjunction with the Learning and Development team, for customer groups that support communication needs, conflict resolution support, and enhance the competencies of customer business groups
• Represent HR and customer group on cross-functional teams for projects, new programs / processes
• Other job-related duties as assigned

 Position Requirements:
Position sits in the Chesapeake, VA Corporate Office, 40+ work hours per week

 Minimum Requirements:        
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.

Experience: Five years of progressive HR experience is required, preferably in a retail environment. SPHR/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SHRM-CP Certification is preferred. Previous Organizational Design work a plus.

Job Related Skills:  Effective presentation, written and verbal communication, problem solving and decision-making skills required; Ability to establish strong relationships with all levels of an organization; strong analytical and influential skills are essential; ability to analyze data, trends, reporting and technology; and versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Technology Skills: Must have a high level of proficiency with the use of all Microsoft Office applications and Windows-based programs; familiarity with Workday a plus.

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 

Full time

510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

People Business Partner

Family Dollar