Human Resources Business Partner

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. Our brands include T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the United States; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; T.K. Maxx in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as HomeSense and tkmaxx.com in the U.K.; and Trade Secret in Australia. With nearly $31 billion in revenues in 2015, more than 3,600 stores, and approximately 216,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be key to our growth and success in the future.

Human Resources Business Partner – Sierra Trading Post

The planned growth of TJX has created an opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner. This position supports Sierra Trading Post, an off-price, multi-channel retailer of brand name active and outdoor apparel, footwear and gear. STP is part of the TJX family of companies, and currently operates stores in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Vermont, Minnesota, Washington, Utah, Connecticut and Wyoming.

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 manages 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 and/or supports specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan and participates in functional and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills/Knowledge:
Critical thinking;

Advanced data analysis;

Develops individuals and teams;

Substantial knowledge of HR policies and processes;

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 and improve our own HR practices;

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;

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of experience as an HRBP or HR Generalist;

Some experience managing people;

Experience managing an office and/or improving administrative systems;

Understanding of employment law;

HR certification recommended.

At the TJX Companies, Inc., you’ll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you’ll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

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TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.