Lead, HR Business Partner - NE Division

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 104,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and development programs

CSR activities

Global work environment

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead HR Business Partner to support Bridgestone Retail Operations across the Northeast. This role partners with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support, with flexibility to work remotely and travel regionally.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of HR experience, strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, and multi-unit retail experience. A bachelor's degree is required; HR certifications are a plus. Up to 50% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience in multi-unit environments.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• Experience in retail environments preferred.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leadership to deliver proactive HR support.
• Guide employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with COEs on talent development, compensation, benefits and DEI.
• Analyze HR data and trends to drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Strategic thinking

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Master's degree helpful

Job description

Company OverviewBridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.Job CategoryHRPosition SummaryEmpowering People. Driving Performance.At Bridgestone, our teammates are at the heart of everything we do. As a Lead HR Business Partner supporting our Bridgestone Retail Operations across the North East. Will play a critical role in shaping a high-performing, people-first culture. This is a unique opportunity to influence the teammate experience, support operational excellence, and help drive our mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. This is an individual contributor role supporting over 1200 teammates across 130 locations, partnering with 12 Area Managers to deliver HR strategy. The teammate in this role is required to live within the geographic region they are supporting and will work remotely with some travel as needed to retail stores and regional offices.The ideal candidate will live in the following areas: Providence, RI / Hartford, CT / Newark, NJ (due to store locations).Pay Range: $103,500.00 - $160,400.00 Pay Range: $103,500.00 - $160,400.00ResponsibilitiesAs a trusted advisor on the Regional Retail Leadership Team, you will:Partner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support that aligns with business goals and enhances the teammate experience.Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.Champion our values and culture by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment.Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI.Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational impact.Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and company policies, serving as a subject matter expert on regional employment practices.Support change management efforts and lead initiatives that drive teammate engagement and retention.Oversee headcount management and partner with our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) team to ensure timely and effective staffing across the region.Minimum Qualifications8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6 years of related experience with a master’s degree.Prior exposure to multi-unit/location retail environments.Strong working knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices.Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% as needed to stores, region or division meetings, and company sponsored events.Who You are:A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for people. A collaborative partner who builds trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, field-based environment.A skilled influencer who leads through partnership, using a consultative approach to guide decisions and drive alignment without direct authority.Nice to Have:Bilingual in Spanish is preferred to support diverse teammate populations across the region.HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).Experience with union environments and labor relations.At Bridgestone, you are Free to BeWe believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. 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. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.What we offerAt Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.Corporate Social Responsibility activities.A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.An effective and inclusive team.Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.