Lead, HR Business Partner

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tire and auto service industry seeks an HR Business Partner to support over 130 locations. The role requires extensive HR knowledge to guide operational leaders, handle talent management, and ensure compliance across the organization, providing a dynamic opportunity for seasoned HR professionals.

Benefits

Formal training programs

Performance incentives

Paid vacation and holidays

401k plan

Healthcare packages

Qualifications

• 8+ years HR experience with a Bachelor's; 6 years with a Master's; or 3 years with a PhD.
• Experience in high volume, multi-unit retail environments
• Familiarity with talent management and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic HR projects with limited oversight.
• Consult and advise on recruitment, performance management, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations in HR policies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Strategic guidance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Position Summary

HR Business Partners serve as internal HR consultants to the business, offering specialized support across 132 locations and to 13 Area Managers. Their core function involves consulting and coaching business leaders on significant people and cultural issues, while also providing expertise in the technical and regulatory aspects of employment, including hiring, termination, performance management, and rewards. These partners are also crucial in enabling business change, supporting talent aspects of organizational restructuring, and integrating talent during mergers and acquisitions. They act as advocates for HR programs, communicating the value of HR initiatives and managing their rollout to minimize business disruption. Finally, HRBPs partner with business and talent management teams on key talent initiatives such as workforce planning, high-potential employee development, and succession planning, ultimately ensuring HR strategy aligns with overarching organizational goals.

Full Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $168,000.00

*Expected Salary Range for Role: $120,000-$130,000

Responsibilities

• Leads large projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from manager.
• Be a partner to the field leadership team by providing strategic and objective guidance regarding operations, recruitment, succession planning, performance management and leadership development.
• Assists in the development of operational plan and implements for areas of assigned responsibilities
• Identifies continuous improvement/automation activities and makes frequent recommendations based on detailed analyses and applying results to drive improvements.
• Responds to inquiries and requests from employees regarding policies, and employment related inquiries.
• Review, implement and ensure legal compliance obligations are met (federal and state specific).
• Adapts precedent and may holistically change standard operating procedures to develop new solutions.
• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in a retail environment
• High volume - multi-unit/location experience
• Prior experience with talent management and employee relations, influencing without formal authority and compensation strategy.

Nice to Have:

• Bi-lingual in Spanish