Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Kontoor Brands, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Human Resources Business Partner to support corporate strategies in Greensboro, NC. This role is responsible for developing HR programs, managing employee relations, and fostering a positive work environment while ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Fridays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of HR experience, including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop HR strategies.
• Address employee concerns and ensure fair treatment.
• Guide managers in performance evaluations and improvement plans.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

Job description

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Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Apply locations Greensboro, NC time type Full time posted on Posted 26 Days Ago job requisition id R-20250514-0004

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

Kontoor Brands is looking for a Manager, Human Resources Business Partner to join our team.

This role will support Corporate Functions and is responsible for partnering with our leaders to support our business strategies. This role will partner with our COE’s on Talent and Total Rewards to leverage, initiate, and drive HR programs, processes, and practices across the business to bring direct benefit to the organization. This role will manage employee relations and foster a positive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior leaders to understand business needs and develop HR strategies that align with organizational objectives.
• Develop strong working relationships with the business and various departments within HR (Total Rewards, Talent, etc.) to leverage in initiating and driving HR programs, processes, and practices across the business.
• Address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and ensure fair treatment of employees.
• Guide managers and employees in performance evaluations, feedback, and improvement plans.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, company policies, and ethical standards.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Leadership:

• Strategic thinker
• Proactive with sense of urgency
• Lead by example
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. Experience in a business partner capacity is highly desirable.
• Certifications: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.

About Us

Kontoor Brands is a lifestyle apparel company with a strong established global footprint. We operate in more than 50 countries, with corporate offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, as well as internal manufacturing facilities located in the Western Hemisphere. This is an exciting time to be a part of Kontoor Brands globally, as we are focused on leveraging our global platform to drive brand growth and are committed to further geographic expansion.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. Diversity Vision Statement
Kontoor Brands is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of Kontoor Brands is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout Kontoor Brands around the world.

Kontoor Brands is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. Kontoor Brands is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our Kontoor Brands associates and Kontoor Brands applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

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