We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Senior HR Business Partner.

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner leads and consults on human resources initiatives including associate relations, performance management, and talent management.  This individual will partner with leadership to drive an engaged culture, focused on associate well-being, that delivers business results.  This role operates as a valued partner to Corporate leadership.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Lead strategic human resource initiatives that support business objectives, with a focus on development and training; associate engagement; succession planning; performance management; talent acquisition; legal/regulatory compliance; compensation; safety and well-beingLead the talent strategy by simplifying complexity, collaborating, communicating, coaching, influencing, and supporting the execution of consistent talent processesPartner with the leadership team regarding associate development needs, identifying and facilitating activities to improve skills, encourage career development, and build bench strengthProvide expertise and guidance in situations involving associate relations, unemployment, compliance, safety, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and workers’ compensation in partnership with HR functional leadersTranslate broad, longer-term vision and objectives into specific milestones and goalsFocus on championing diversity, equity and inclusion to improve overall culture and company performanceStay informed on external trends within the industry, influencing how we operate. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Expert understanding of relevant human resources-related laws and regulations, and the ability to conduct or assist with investigations, maintain confidentiality, and appropriately handle sensitive informationStrong knowledge of human resources best practices - recruitment; development and training; associate engagement; succession planning; performance management.Strong ability to view the business broadly, connecting business and human resources goals to help drive a best-in-class cultureDemonstrated success in effectively teaching, coaching, and influencing others in order to motivate and gain appropriate buy-in to drive resultsAbility to utilize past learnings to anticipate potential issues, determine reasonable solutions to problems, and build simplified plans to drive improvementExperience as an agent of change to influence teams to shift quickly as our business evolves

Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience8+ years human resources business partner or relevant leadership experience; human resources experience in corporate or retail industry preferred2+ years of experience working in the creative or marketing industries, including experience with unique market trends and talent expectations

Minimum Starting Rate: $101,900.00 Annually

Up to: $135,000.00 Annually

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.