Human Resources Business Partner

DOBBS TIRE & AUTO CENTERS; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DOBBS TIRE & AUTO CENTERS in Cleveland, OH is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner to support our dispersed field organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders, aligning people strategy with business objectives and driving a high-performance culture through data-driven decision making.

In this role you will lead talent assessment, employee engagement initiatives, and learning and development programs while coaching managers and ensuring compliant HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years as a business partner supporting a distributed or field-based organization.
• CHRP, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, tailoring enterprise-wide initiatives to meet business unit needs.
• Lead the Talent Assessment Process to ensure we have the right talent in place—now and for the future.
• Deliver strategic insights by analyzing workforce metrics and trends to inform decision-making and improve performance.
• Serve as a strategic HR advisor, identifying challenges through people data and proactively addressing them to support business outcomes.
• Champion the execution and continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, and best practices.
• Manage core HR functions including performance management, talent development, employee relations, and engagement, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Coach and guide managers on effective leadership practices and support career development strategies for team growth.
• Evaluate and support learning and development initiatives to ensure they align with organizational needs and priorities.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues with a focus on improving the overall employee experience and recommending long-term process improvements.

Skills

Strategic HR

HR analytics

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Talent development

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

CHRP/SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

To be a team memberof the Driven by Dobbs familyyou must be dedicatedto supportingthe company’s mission, vision, and values.

OURMISSION:

To be the leader in the automotive tire and service aftermarket industry in every market that we operate in providing premier service to our guests.

POSITIONTITLE:

Human Resources Business Partner

CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

POSITIONOVERVIEW:

Driven by Dobbs, our family of brands brings together Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers—founded in 1976 in South St. Louis, MO as a family-owned complete auto care provider—and Conrad’s Tire Express & Total Car Care, founded in 1969 in Cleveland, OH. Together, we have grown into a rapidly expanding, multi-market automotive service organization that will operate across eight states in 2026, with continued growth on the horizon. Across all locations, customers can expect a full selection of quality tire brands and comprehensive automotive services, ranging from routine maintenance to advanced diagnostics and engine repair. Our investment in training, development, safety, and overall team wellbeing empowers our people to deliver exceptional service every day. Rooted in a culture that extends beyond the shop, we proudly support local organizations and charities in the communities where our teams live and work.

We areseekingan experienced and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our business unit leaders and drive ourpeoplestrategy across a dispersed field organization. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, aligning businessobjectiveswith HR solutions and helping shape a high-performance culture through data-driven decision-making, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.

ROLESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, tailoring enterprise-wide initiatives to meet business unit needs.
• Lead the Talent Assessment Process to ensure we have the right talent in place—now and for the future.
• Deliver strategic insights by analyzing workforce metrics and trends to inform decision-making and improve performance.
• Serve as a strategic HR advisor,identifyingchallenges throughpeopledata and proactively addressing them to support business outcomes.
• Champion the execution and continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, and best practices.
• Manage core HR functions including performance management, talent development, employee relations, and engagement, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Coach and guide managers on effective leadership practices and support career development strategies for team growth.
• Evaluate and support learning and development initiatives to ensure they align with organizational needs and priorities.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues with a focus on improvingthe overallemployee experience and recommending long-term process improvements.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• 30% travel across the enterprise
• A strong belief in safety-Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to results
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
• Strong critical thinker with a high level of attention to detail
• Highly-customer centric and master relationship builder
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, capable of juggling multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines independently.
• Proficiencyin HR systems and technology, with the ability toleveragetools to enhance business operations and outcomes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Corporate headquarters is located at:1983 Brennan Plaza High Ridge, MO 63049
• This position operates out of a temperature-controlled office environment- work from work is required
• This position will be required to use standard office equipment such as phones, computers,printers,etc.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, ora relatedfield.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years as a business partner supporting a distributed or field-based organization.
• CHRP, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification preferred.

Driven by Dobbs is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment screenings.