Human Resources Business Partner

Style is never in short supply at our more than 500 HomeGoods stores and we are constantly on a mission to provide the little surprises and extra touches that make a house feel like home. Same with working here. Our environment is ever-changing, yet always encouraging. Every shift is a new opportunity to Discover Different.

Posting Notes: HomeGoods Region 6 || 500 Park Boulevard; Suite 100 || Itasca || IL || 60143

Major Duties/Responsibilities :

• Contributes to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify , prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes
• Supports line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the function/business strategy
• Implements appropriate employee training and manage its' delivery
• Facilitates long −term initiatives aligned with the strategic agenda
• Helps the business unit leader to provide employees with development opportunities and ensure that they are able to meet current and future performance standards
• Develops and promotes feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes
• Provides expert advice and coaching to employees when appropriate
• Reviews and benchmarks the internal and external environment to improve the HR policies and initiatives
• Identifies and drives the communication and sharing of best practices across functions to

facilitate continuous improvement

• Acts as a liaison between the line and HR to ensure that HR services are aligned with internal client needs
• Identifies new opportunities where HR can add value to the business
• Maintains a knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends
• Manages specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan and participates in functional and cross −functional initiatives

Decision Making:

• Sets strategy with business and AVP/VP
• Execute the talent agenda within assigned group

Skills/Knowledge:

• Substantial business acumen
• Clear comprehensive understanding of the link between HR and business strategy
• Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy
• Ability to identify new ways for HR to support the business strategy
• Ability to develop and deliver relevant, effective training programs to targeted audiences
• Ability to engage, inspire and influence people
• Effective team player
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Significant knowledge of HR policies and processes (e.g., workforce planning and talent management)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Minimum Formal Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent

Minimum Experience: 6 years experience

At HomeGoods, we embrace the unknown - with new products, new challenges and new ways to make a house a home. Our products add little, special touches to customers' lives and our people do the same for each other. Everyone supports each other to Discover Different - here and throughout the entire TJX family, which includes TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Sierra, and Homesense.

Discover Different means we embrace each other's differences and unique perspectives. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: HomeGoods Region 6 || 500 Park Boulevard; Suite 100 || Itasca || IL || 60143