Regional Human Resources Business Partner

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Discount on Furniture

Professional Development Opportunities

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries seeks a Regional Human Resources Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to operations leadership across multiple locations. This full-time, high-impact role involves driving performance, enhancing employee engagement, and executing organizational strategies.

With a requirement for 50–75% travel, the successful candidate will manage talent strategies and ensure compliance with employment laws while fostering a collaborative culture that values integrity and

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience, including multi-location or regional HRBP experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Ability to analyze HR metrics and business data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to operations leadership across multiple locations.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and support regional retention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Skills

Strategic HR partnership

Talent management

Employee relations

Performance management

Data analysis

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Partner with Operations Leaders to Drive Business Performance and Build Winning Teams

Ashley Furniture Industries
Multi-Location Regional Role | Frequent Regional Travel Required | Full-Time | Exempt

About the Role

Ashley Furniture Industries, theworld's largest furniture manufacturer, is seeking aRegional Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)to serve as a strategic partner to operations leadership and employees across multiple locations within an assigned region.

This is ahigh-impact rolefor an experienced HR professional who wants to move beyond administrative HR and become atrusted strategic advisorto operations leaders, driving business performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness across a dynamic, multi-location operation.

What You'll Do

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as astrategic partner and trusted advisorto operations leadership across multiple locations
• Align HR strategies with business objectives to drive performance, engagement, and workforce stability
• Partner with regional and site leadership teams to develop and executeworkforce plans and organizational strategies
• LeverageHR metrics and business insightsto identify trends, assess organizational needs, and recommend solutions
• Balanceemployee advocacy with business needswhile maintaining strong relationships at all levels

Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness

• Provide guidance ontalent management, succession planning, and leadership development
• Supportorganizational design, restructuring, and change management initiatives
• Partner with leaders to enhanceorganizational capabilityand build high-performing teams
• Driveperformance managementprocesses and coach leaders on effective performance conversations
• Support workforce planning to ensure the right talent is in the right roles at the right time

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Improveemployee relationsby partnering with leaders to address concerns, resolve conflicts, and build positive work environments
• Driveemployee engagement initiativesand support regional retention strategies
• Conduct investigations and provide guidance on complex employee relations matters
• Coach leaders on effective communication, team development, and employee engagement strategies

Compliance & Policy Execution

• Ensureconsistent application of company policies and employment practicesacross all regional locations
• Ensure compliance with applicablefederal, state, and local employment laws
• Provide guidance and training to leaders on HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Partner with Corporate HR and Legal on policy interpretation and risk mitigation

HR Process Excellence

• Ensureconsistent execution of HR processesacross the region (performance management, talent reviews, compensation planning, etc.)
• Identify opportunities to improve HR service delivery and operational efficiency
• Support implementation of HR programs, initiatives, and system enhancements
• Maintain accurate HR data and reporting for the region

Collaboration & Regional Travel

• Build strong relationships acrossmultiple locations and all levels of the organization
• Frequent travel throughout the assigned regionto support sites, meet with leaders, and engage with employees
• Collaborate with Corporate HR, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and other HR functions

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degreein Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience, includingmulti-location or regional HRBP experience
• Proven ability topartner strategically with operations leadersand influence at all levels
• Strong knowledge offederal, state, and local employment laws
• Experience withemployee relations, performance management, talent management, and workforce planning
• Ability toanalyze HR metrics and business datato inform decisions and drive action
• Strongbusiness acumenand ability to understand operational priorities and challenges
• Excellentcommunication, consulting, and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel frequently(up to 50–75%) throughout assigned region
• Proficiency withHRIS systems(UKG, Workday, ADP, or similar) andMicrosoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Experience inmanufacturing, retail, distribution, or multi-site operations environments
• Experience supportinghigh-volume, hourly workforces
• Experience withorganizational design, restructuring, or change management
• Experience withM&A integration or site openings/closures
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred in some regions

Key Skills:

• Strategic HR partnership and business consulting
• Talent management, succession planning, and leadership development
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Performance management and coaching
• Workforce planning and organizational design
• Change management and communication
• Data analysis and HR metrics
• Employment law and compliance
• Influence without authority
• Regional/multi-location coordination

Why Join Ashley?

• Be a strategic partner, not just an HR administrator—drive real business impact
• Work for a stable, family-owned companythat's #1 in the furniture industry
• Regional scope—own HR strategy across multiple locations and build strong partnerships
• Collaborative culturethat values integrity, continuous improvement, and results
• Professional development opportunitiesand career growth
• Comprehensive benefitsand competitive compensation
• Make a difference—improve employee engagement, build leadership capability, and drive organizational effectiveness

• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday Off
• Generous Employee Discount on Furniture
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• Company Vehicle or Mileage Reimbursement (depending on region)

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity– Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment
• Dirty Fingernail– Takes accountability, digs into details, and solves problems hands-on
• Continuous Improvement– Seeks better ways to improve processes and support the business
• Growth & Results Focus– Drives measurable outcomes aligned to business priorities
• Culture of Leadership– Leads through influence, reliability, and example

Schedule & Travel

Schedule:Full-time, exempt; flexible hours to support regional business needs

Travel:Frequent regional travel required (50–75%)to support multiple locations, meet with leaders, and engage with employees

Ready to partner with operations leaders and drive business results across a regional operation?

Ashley Furniture Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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