Area HR Business Partner - West Racks - Washington/Alaska (On-site)

Job Description

The ideal Area Human Resources Business Partner is an influential communicator, critical thinker, and effective business partner. This role will support Nordstrom Rack Wesit stores in Washington and Alaska.  

A day in the life… 

• Ensure the store hits its workforce planning goals by establishing a strong liaison and clear processes between the on-site recruiter, HV Recruiter, and stores  

• Partner with the store manager and department managers to successfully build strong selling teams that support our focus of Best Service, Best Team, and Make the Day  

• Be a continuous strategic business planner, influencer, and truth teller with your direct business partners (store managers, regionals, district managers, etc.)  

• Support the messaging and priorities of your direct business partners while providing feedback and gaining trust  

• Balance the needs of the territory while maintaining HR competencies and priorities daily  

• Being the liaison and executer of corporate HR messaging and initiatives for the territory  

• Support the store managers in developing department managers' coaching skills to continue to build manager effectiveness 

• Support the business to foster an environment of belonging where diverse individuals can show up as their authentic selves 

• Support the store's compliance with all employment laws  

• Champion a productive and positive work environment that distinguishes us as the employer of choice  

You own this if you have… 

• 3+ years of directly applicable HR experience partnering with business leaders to drive strategic and effective people outcomes.

• Experience in the management and resolution of employee issues through consultation and investigation

• Strong business and HR acumen with ability to influence at all organizational levels

• Experience consulting effectively with cross-functional business teams and leaders

• Demonstrated ability to execute Nordstrom Leadership competencies

• Demonstrated ability to organize work and manage competing priorities effectively

• Ability to manage small to medium sized projects of moderate complexity effectively

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to travel 25% of the time

• Ability to work onsite at assigned Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack stores five (5) days per week

Location:   

The selected candidate to be located within a commutable distance of  Factoria Square Rack or Downtown Seattle Rack and work onsite five (5) days per week. 

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away

• Life Insurance and Disability

• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualif