Human Resources Business Partner (Hybrid)

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. In this role, you will align and deploy business objectives and people-centric strategies in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment. The position requires creating partnerships across the Human Resources department to deliver value-added service to leadership and associates that reflects Lakeshore’s overall objectives. Applicants should have a sharp business acumen as well as excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills. And we’re here to help you succeed—in 2022 Lakeshore earned its Great Place to Work® Certification™ and is proud to put its associates first. 

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Partnering with leaders in designated business functions to create and execute the talent strategy for their teams, including org structure, change management, hiring, recognition and engagement 
• Coaching leaders to achieve thoughtful and meaningful results via day-to-day guidance on performance management 
• Engaging in team and one-on-one meetings; providing insights into interpersonal dynamics, talent trends, culture and solutions 
• Championing the deployment of HR initiatives developed by HR Centers of Excellence—such as Total Rewards, DEIB, Ops/HRIS, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Communications and Employee Engagement—to ensure successful implementation and a continual feedback loop that includes recommendations for enhancements 
• Managing and resolving complex employee-relations issues; conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations in partnership with the Employee Relations team to ensure equity and comprehensiveness  
• Maintaining knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring compliance 
• Partnering with Lakeshore’s Legal department and internal HR team as needed 

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree required; SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred 
• 4+ years of experience in an HRBP or similar HR role, working with leaders at all levels of the organization including C-suite 
• Ability to explain a company’s business model along with its challenges and opportunities 
• Ability to provide specific examples about your role in solving a business challenge, as well as to demonstrate working knowledge of change management practices  
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and help others do the same by turning data into useful information; an aptitude for analyzing data and finding the story behind the numbers and facts  
• Demonstrated ability of being highly engaged in the business you’re supporting and understanding what levers to pull to achieve results and build strong, productive relationships. 
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws. 
• Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines 
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of an organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices and administrative practices 
• Previous experience in supporting Finance, IT or Operations teams a huge plus 
• Resourceful, self-motivated and ability to operate with a high-level of autonomy in changing and fast-paced environments where you will exert your influence and make sound recommendations that help to drive the business forward. 

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Salary: $90,000-125,000 with an annual bonus of up to 15%
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k)