Associate HR Business Partner

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.; Jericho (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis+

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) retirement savings program

Mental health resources and EAP

Paid vacation time

Paid company holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. is seeking an HR Associate Business Partner in New York (Jericho) to support the employee lifecycle and build partnership capabilities.

You will work with HR Business Partners, managers and employees to deliver programs, ensure compliance, and promote a positive experience. Hybrid role combining operational execution with consultative support across employee relations, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Broad support across the employee lifecycle and partnership building.
• Guidance on HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Support for employee relations, performance management, onboarding and development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a contact for employees and supervisors on HR policies and programs.
• Build trusted relationships with client groups and provide HR guidance.
• Escalate complex employee relations issues and assist with documentation and follow-up.
• Support routine employee relations matters and ensure fair policy application.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers for recruiting and onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire integration; help managers create onboarding experiences.
• Support managers through goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Coordinate leadership and employee development programs and promote learning resources.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, internships, mentoring, and culture-building activities.
• Manage compensation discussions and relate them to internal equity and policy.

Skills

HR policies guidance

Employee relations

Onboarding coordination

Performance management

Learning & development

Compliance

Employee engagement

Compensation basics

Job description

Position Summary

The Human Resources Associate Business Partner provides broad support across the employee lifecycle while building foundational business partnership capabilities. Working under the guidance of a HR Senior Director, this position partners with HR Business Partners, managers and employees to deliver programs, support talent initiatives, maintain compliance, and promote a positive employee experience.

This role is designed for a professional ready to expand beyond administration into a hybrid role that combines operational execution with consultative support, while building capabilities in employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Support & Business Partnership

• Serve as a contact for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Build trusted relationships with assigned client groups by providing timely HR guidance and support.
• Escalate complex employee relations issues while assisting with documentation, fact gathering, and follow-up.

Employee Relations

• Support routine employee relations matters including attendance concerns, coaching documentation, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
• Promote fair and consistent application of company policies.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire integration.
• Help managers create successful onboarding experiences.

Performance Management

• Support managers through goal-setting, performance reviews, and development planning.

Learning & Development

• Coordinate leadership and employee development programs.
• Facilitate selected HR training sessions.
• Promote available learning resources and development opportunities.

Compliance

• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Support audits and compliance reporting.

Employee Engagement

• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, internships, mentoring programs, and culture-building activities.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

To support our commitment to being an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive and competitive health, wellness, and additional benefits to eligible full-time team members. Benefit eligibility may vary based on location, average hours worked, and length of service.

Benefits may include*:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for the associate and eligible dependents
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Mental health resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation time (accrued based on hours worked and tenure)
• Paid company holidays
• Employee discount across our family of brands
• Potential eligibility for annual merit-based compensation increases, where applicable
• Exact benefit terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and applicable law. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate benefit plans and programs at any time.