Senior HR Business Partner

Princess Polly; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. HR Business Partner to enhance workforce engagement and compliance within their retail teams. This pivotal role involves driving employee relations strategies, overseeing compliance with employment laws, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will coach retail leaders, implement performance management frameworks, and utilize data-driven insights to inform HR strategies. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact on their retail operations while ensuring an inclusive and high-performing workforce. If you are passionate about HR and ready to take on a strategic role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR experience with a focus on employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. retail employment laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to retail leadership on employee relations issues.
• Design initiatives to foster a culture of respect and accountability.

Skills

Employee Relations

Conflict Resolution

Coaching

Change Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

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About the Job

The Sr. HR Business Partner, Retail TX will serve as a strategic partner to Princess Polly’s retail teams, ensuring a high performing, engaged, and inclusive workforce. This role will drive employee relations strategy, oversee compliance, foster a positive workplace culture, and coach retail leaders in alignment with business objectives.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, THIS IS WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to retail leadership, providing guidance on employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and team dynamics.
• Design and implement initiatives that foster a culture of respect, trust, and accountability across all levels of the retail organization.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, providing guidance on key labor regulations (wage & hour, leaves, accommodations, etc.).
• Oversee and execute thorough, impartial, and timely investigations into workplace concerns, recommending appropriate resolutions.
• Partner with department leaders to design fair, consistent, and scalable performance management frameworks.
• Provide coaching and strategic guidance on progressive discipline, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and terminations.
• Develop feedback loops, including engagement surveys, exit interviews, and focus groups, to measure and enhance the employee experience.
• Support change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions during organizational shifts, expansions, or restructures.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Professional Learning & Development partners to align employee relations strategy with hiring, onboarding, and professional growth initiatives.

COMMERCIAL AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 6+ years of HR experience, with 4+ years as an HRBP in multi-site, high-volume retail.
• Strong employee relations expertise (investigations, conflict resolution, progressive discipline).
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. retail employment laws (wage & hour, FWWO, FMLA, ADA, accommodations).
• Ability to uphold performance management through strongly defined company values.
• Proven ability to coach and influence retail leaders to drive engagement and performance.
• Experience in change management, DIB initiatives, and employee recognition programs.
• Skilled in HR compliance, risk mitigation, and partnering with Legal/Finance/Operations teams.
• Proficient in data-driven decision-making, using analytics to inform HR strategy.
• Proficient in HR systems (Workday, ADP, or similar).
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.

Location: United States (Remote)