Lead, HR Business Partner | Hybrid

  • Full-time
  • Compensation: USD120000 - USD130000 - yearly

Company Description

CRD Careers is a boutique recruitment agency specializing in Sales and HR placements.
We connect growth-minded companies with high-impact professionals who drive real results. Whether you're building a team or building a career, our approach is precise, people-first, and built for long-term success.

We don’t do buzzwords—we do outcomes.

 

Job Description

We’re seeking a Lead HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor on the Regional Retail Leadership Team. This role blends strategic HR partnership with hands-on leadership, ensuring teammate engagement, compliance, and organizational success across multiple retail locations.

🔑 What You’ll Do

  • Partner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support aligned with business goals

  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning

  • Champion values and culture by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging environment

  • Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in talent, compensation, benefits, and DEI

  • Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and operational impact

  • Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and company policies

  • Lead change management efforts and initiatives that drive teammate engagement and retention

  • Oversee headcount management and partner with recruitment teams to ensure timely staffing

Qualifications

Must-Haves

  • 8+ years of HR experience with multi-unit location management (50+ sites)

  • Strong knowledge of state and federal HR laws and practices

  • Willingness to travel up to 50% (day trips, occasional overnight)

  • Relational, trust-building, and consultative approach with all levels of leadership

  • Proven experience in change management and organizational development

🌟 Preferred Skills

  • Retail HR experience

  • Bilingual (Spanish)

  • SHRM or HRCI certification

  • Union environment experience

  • Automotive industry background

Additional Information

 Why Join Us

  • Competitive base + 15% annual bonus

  • Hybrid flexibility with Greater Minneapolis market focus

  • Opportunity to shape HR strategy across a large, multi-unit retail footprint

  • Collaborative, growth-focused leadership culture

🚦 Ready to Lead?

This role is active and urgent — we’re reviewing candidates now with proven HR leadership experience in multi-unit environments.

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