Regional Human Resources Business Partner

The Regional Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for promoting and driving HR strategy and providing guidance and support to managers to help achieve results. This role serves as a primary point of contact and support between the store teams and the Human Resources teams at the Home Office. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Murdoch’s culture and will support store teams to carry out our mission, values, and principles (MVP’s). This support will include coaching and advising managers across multiple locations to promote company strategy, planning and measuring actionable steps for success, and resolving issues consistent with HR and Operations policies and procedures. This role will function as a consultant to assess and integrate HR solutions that will be developed in collaboration with various HR functions and designed to deliver value-added services across a wide range of HR practices.

Work Location: The Regional Human Resources Business Partner will support Murdoch's Montana stores, including one store in Wyoming & Idaho. The position will require significant travel. The ideal candidate must reside near a Murdoch's store in the West-Central, North-Central, Southwestern and South-Central regions of Montana.

As a Murdoch's Team Member in this role, you will...

• Provide strategic and operational HR support, consulting, and coaching to leaders and team members across multiple, assigned locations in a geographic region.
• Contribute to the business strategy by supporting managers to identify, prioritize, and build organizational competencies, behaviors, structures, and processes.
• Review business performance targets and their related talent implications with business leaders.
• Support managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline needs.
• Support managers in providing team members with development opportunities.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and consultation regarding leading people and organizational management practices to develop current and future leaders.
• Promote high-performance and positive team member experiences by guiding store management teams to complete on-going check-ins that include feedback, coaching, development planning, setting and reviewing of performance goals, and career development plans.
• Provide direction, counsel, and support to team members and leaders in response to employee relations issues.
• Utilizes formal and informal assessment methods to proactively identify key talent/team member engagement challenges and opportunities in the business. Partners with leaders, the HR team, and other expert resources to design, implement and support solutions.
• Build relationships of trust and respect across the company to facilitate effective coaching and guidance on leading through significant change, leadership transitions, and overall business execution.
• Provides input to HR team regarding specific functional strategies, programs, and practices to ensure that they meet business needs. Serves as an advocate for business leaders and managers.
• Participates and collaborates on HR programs and projects, will implement HR initiatives, policies and practices. Clearly communicates business benefits of initiatives and gains buy-in and support of the business.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

As a Murdochian in this role, you must...

• Demonstrate substantial business acumen.
• Have a clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between talent and other HR initiatives and business strategy.
• Possess the ability to coach, guide, and influence others.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively across divisions, functions, and levels.
• Have 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources in relevant roles.
• Possess a valid driver license and a clean driving record.
• Possess a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• Have a general knowledge of human resources operations.
• Posses a strong attention to detail.
• Have strong communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal).
• Excel in fast-paced, evolving, work environment.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exemplify positive, team-oriented leadership.
• Focus on growth mindset.
• Be team focused.
• Demonstrate actions and attitudes aligned with Murdoch's MVPs.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard.
• Close vision for PC work.
• Bending and light lifting.
• Significant travel within assigned geographic region.
• Ability to sit and drive a vehicle for long periods of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Competitive Benefits + Compensation:

• Amazing Employee Discount on everything from clothes to power tools to pet food.
• Multiple Health Insurance options to best suit your needs after 60 days.
• Dental & Vision options to complete your health plan.
• Life Insurance to secure your family’s financial future.
• Paid Vacation allows you to relax and recharge.
• Holiday Pay throughout the year so you can celebrate with your family.
• 401(k) with a generous 4% company match to help plan for retirement.
• Community Giving Program matches your donations and provides paid volunteer hours.
• Wellness Program saves you money by lowering medical premiums with credits earned.
• Training Program helps you expand your knowledge and skills with over 250 courses.
• Other various Voluntary Insurance Options.

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