SR HR Business Partner, Retail Stores (SR Manager)

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.

If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you're ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Job Summary:

This position leads the day-to-day HR operations for La Z Boy's U.S. retail stores, overseeing a team of HR Business Partners across 20+ markets and partnering closely with four regional directors and Retail HR leadership to strengthen culture and drive business performance. With a strong emphasis on employee relations, compliance, process standardization, and market aligned people strategies, the position ensures consistent, high quality HR support across a geographically dispersed retail organization. The role is remote, with preference for candidates living centrally to store geography, requires up to 50% travel with quarterly travel to Monroe, Michigan, and plays a key part in translating broader retail priorities into effective, market level HR plans.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with top leaders and departments to provide counsel, proactively identifying issues and opportunities within their teams to take action, drive initiatives and execute plans.

• Leads efforts for a wide variety of HR initiatives and projects across multiple HR disciplines, including performance management, culture building, change management, diversity and inclusion, safety leadership and governance and compliance.

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance, which may include complex employee relations issues and conducting thorough yet objective investigations, to ensure consistent execution of the performance management process.

• Coaches and guides top leaders of the organization through moderate to complex employee relations issues and conducting thorough and objective investigations as needed.

• Lead the talent management strategy for the geography/location including developing robust succession planning/talent management, developing internal talent, and supporting the recruiting strategy to ensure we have the right people at the right time.

• Work closely with leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and engagement and ensure leadership and employees have a direct and productive working relationship including open communications and problem solving.

• Continually benchmark external regulatory trends and best practices in Human Resources.

SCOPE & IMPACT:

This position is responsible for all Human Resource activities for assigned departments which may be in multiple locations and comprise of employees at all professional levels. The Senior Human Resource Business Partner serves as a consultant to deliver solutions to top leadership onsite for human resource-related issues, often complex in nature. Responsible for driving and supporting change in the organization. Acts as an employee advocate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business or related field with 8-10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.

• 5+ years of Supervisory/Leadership experience.

• Proven experience in high-volume employee environments (e.g., retail, manufacturing, hospitality, QSR), with the ability to effectively support large, distributed workforces while balancing operational demands, employee relations, and scalable HR processes.

• Ability to promote innovation and continuous improvement to support the implementation of solutions for the business units served

• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

• Demonstrated project management skill and track record of measurable accomplishments.

• Travel Required: Up to 50%.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• MBA

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Varies by location and may have 0-10 direct reports

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Operates in a professional office environment, not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits for Employees in the US:

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks' prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company's Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.