Regional HR Business Partner - Retail Ops Leader

Bridgestone Corp.

United States

Hybrid

USD 104,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead HR Business Partner to support Bridgestone Retail Operations in the New England region.

The role focuses on high‑impact HR partnership with store leaders, shaping a people‑first culture across over 1,200 teammates and 130 locations. Based in the Northeast with remote work and up to 50% regional travel, the ideal candidate brings strong employment-law knowledge, stakeholder collaboration, and experience across talent, compensation, benefits, and DEI

Qualifications

Eight years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or six years with a master’s degree.
Exposure to multi-unit/location retail environments.
Strong knowledge of state and federal employment law and HR best practices.
Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% as needed to stores, region or division meetings, and events.

Responsibilities

Partner with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support aligned with business goals.
Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
Champion a values-driven, inclusive culture and engage teammates effectively.
Collaborate with COEs to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI.
Analyze HR data to identify opportunities for improvement and operational impact.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies across the region.
Support change management and initiatives that boost engagement and retention.
Oversee headcount and coordinate with RPO for timely staffing across the region.