Human Resources Business Partner

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage

401K with company match

20% associate discount

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

A retail company is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support field leadership in associate relations and compliance. This role engages with Regional and District Leaders to promote consistent practices and foster a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have a background in human resources, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a professional environment. Competitive benefits include medical coverage and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in human resources or through an internal development program.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations is essential.
• Ability to complete assignments in the allotted time.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Partner with employees and management to communicate HR policies and regulations.
• Compile and analyze reports from the Human Resources Information System.
• Answer calls and provide service on Associate Relations issues and investigations.
• Provide guidance on background check results.
• Provide guidance for discipline and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).
• Assist with Support Center recognition events.
• Ability to perform presentations.
• Compile and analyze reports from the HRIS.
• Complete audits on Kronos timekeeper edits and deletions.
• Provide support for store-level talent activities and Talent Review processes.
• Participation in Talent Review Sessions and succession planning input.
• Provide guidance on IDP for Associates in the OLI Program.
• Participate in development of department goals and objectives.
• Training and development for new hires and promoted team leaders.
• Monitor Training Store Certification Process.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Judgment

Presentation skills

Ability to work in a professional environment

Familiarity with HR laws

Time management

Education

Four-year degree in Human Resources Management

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kronos

MS Office

Job description

Support Center
6295 Allentown Blvd
Suite 1
Harrisburg, PA 17112, USA

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude! (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage after 30 days of employment.
• 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits

Position Overview

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) supports field leadership by providing guidance and partnership on associate relations, performance management, compliance, and policy interpretation. This role works closely with Regional and District Leaders to promote consistent and fair practices, strengthen engagement, and maintain compliance across store operations. The HRBP conducts and leads investigations, provides input on corrective actions, and ensures adherence to company standards and employment laws. Serving as a trusted resource for both associates and leaders, this position helps foster a positive, productive, and core values-driven workplace culture throughout the field organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and update HR policies, procedures, and documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Partner with employees and management to communicate various HR policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations.
• Provide resources and guidance for company benefits.
• Answer calls, provide service on Associate Relations issues and investigations.
• Provide guidance on background check results.
• Provide guidance for discipline, counseling and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).
• Assist with Support Center recognition events.
• Ability to perform presentations.
• Compile and analyze reports from the Human Resources Information System.
• Complete audits on Kronos timekeeper edits and deletions.
• Provide support for store level talent activities by compiling and maintaining team leader talent profiles and documents for the Talent Review Process.
• Participation at the Talent Review Sessions and providing input for succession planning.
• Provide guidance on Individual Development Plans (IDP) for Associates participating in the OLI Program.
• Participate in development of department goals and objectives.
• Additional responsibilities to be determined as business needs arise.
• Provide training and development for newly hired and promoted team leaders, through curriculum training and webinar presentations.
• Monitor and track the Training Store Certification Process.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Higher education, four‑year degree related to human resources management preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in human resources or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program and selection process.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Possess the ability to work effectively in a professional environment.
• Ability to perform presentations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all team members as well as guests.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to complete assignments in the time allotted.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional travel to seminars, including overnight travel will be required.
• Physical ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

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