Lead workforce engagement initiatives and collaborate with branch leadership to enhance employee solutions. Utilize data analysis to identify trends and provide insights, ensuring compliance with HR policies and fostering positive employee...

Title: HR Business Partner - Associate Relations Location: Seattle, Washington, 98121, United States Department: Human Resources Hybrid Description We have been in business for over 110 years and we are proud to be a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Ben Bridge Jeweler has thirty-two stores, across the United States. We are committed to serving our customers with a quality experience with both timepieces and jewelry that will be treasured for generations. Jewelry is more than just an adornment. It is a means of expression, love, personality, and history. Its meaning only grows with time. We don’t sell to a customer just once; we want to be their jeweler for life! Ben Bridge Jeweler's corporate office in Downtown Seattle is seeking a qualified HR Business Partner to join our team. Job Summary: The HR Business Partner provides technical human resource support to the corporate office in the functional areas of associate relations, leave administration, and performance management. The position serves as a trusted advisor and partners with managers to ensure consistent adherence to HR policies and employment laws across the organization. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Associate Relations - Provide associate relations guidance and HR policy interpretation for corporate office staff. Address complaints and concerns, conduct investigations, and advise leaders on appropriate resolution strategies. - Partner with HR Field Managers to promote consistent associate relations practices, guidance and policy interpretation across corporate and field teams. Associate Engagement - Assist with the development and administration of associate programs for Ben Bridge such as onboarding, wellness programs, associate perks, to provide associates with resources to improve quality of life and to become more productive in the workplace. - Manage the recognition, associate appreciation programs, retiree program, and other activities to enhance the employment experience, encourage superior performance and improve morale. - Assist with corporate events and activities that provide engagement for all associates. - Champion company core values by implementing programs and initiatives that promote associate engagement and foster positive culture. Leave Administration - Manage leave processes, including FMLA, and other leave types. - Ensure accurate tracking and compliance with company policies and legal requirements. - Communicates associates on leave to Payroll on a bi-weekly basis. Compliance - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. - Proactively review, interpret, and recommend updates to policies and practices based on regulatory changes and emerging best practices. - Maintain deep expertise in employment law, HR risk mitigation, and talent management trends, leveraging this knowledge to influence policy development, manager decision‑making, and organizational strategy. - Serve as technical resource and liaison-first point of contact with third party vendors, such as unemployment, employment verification, federal and state poster requirements, to ensure programs work properly, trouble shoot when necessary, and relay changes to others as necessary. Worker’s Compensation - Administer Ben Bridge Workers Compensation program adhering to OSHA requirements. - Participates as a contributing member of the Safety Committee. Performance Management - Partner with managers to address performance issues through coaching, documentation, performance improvement plans, and corrective action, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance. - Coach leaders on giving feedback, setting expectations, and addressing conduct and performance issues promptly and respectfully. - Monitor performance trends, identify risks, and recommend training, policy updates, or other solutions to improve manager effectiveness and associate outcomes. - Maintain timely performance documentation, partner with the Director of Associate Relations on higher-risk matters and help improve performance management practices and tools. Other Duties - Assist with other projects within the HR department as needed. Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related degree preferred. - 4+ years’ experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner with a focus on Employee Relations or related discipline. - 4+ years' experience in employee investigations. - PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred. - Proficiency with broad suite of technology but not limited to HRIS systems and cloud-based vendor platforms. Experience with UKG is a plus. - Experience in leave management. Knowledge and Skills: - Advanced knowledge of employment law, unemployment, Worker’s Compensation, FMLA, ADA and Title VII. - General knowledge of retail store operations preferred - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work collaboratively with internal team and cross-functionally with other departments - Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and handle sensitive situations with discretion - Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues - Capability to analyze data and generate reports - Excellent organizational and time management skills, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks with a strong attention to detail. - Intermediate knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws - Multi-state experience is desired Working Standards: - Hybrid schedule will be required to work on site in office 3 days a week or on assigned days to perform essential functions involving interaction with co-workers, managers, as well as operation or manipulation of equipment and/or materials located only on-site and direct interaction with internal and/or external customers and vendors. - Occasional travel may be required. Range: $82,000 - $95,000 per year Fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities. As a full-time associate, you will be eligible for health and welfare benefits. Other benefits include employee merchandise discounts, paid training and paid time off, such as: vacation, holidays, bereavement and jury duty. Paid training includes certification from the Gemological Institute of America (following completion of one year service time). In addition to our medical, dental and vision insurance, Ben Bridge Jeweler also offers a 401(k) plan with a company match. Ben Bridge Jeweler is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of HR Service Associates, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the HR Service Team in India, ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries and requests • Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, streamline processes, and improve HR system data • Implement best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness • Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures • Handle escalated employee issues and complex inquiries • Partner with the HRIS team to ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data in the HR information system • Oversee data entry and record-keeping processes, as well as manage various data audits • Develop and deliver training programs for HR Service Team staff • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of the HR Service Team

HR Business Partner remote type Hybrid locations Melville, NY time type Full time job requisition id R-9596 Provide advice and counsel to Managers, Supervisors and Employees in one or more assigned functional areas, regarding Human Resources matters including policies and procedures, employee relations, compensation, conflict management and employee benefits. Administer and interpret a full range of Human Resource related policies and programs. Provide feedback and counsel on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws. Counsel Managers/Supervisors on employee performance issues to ensure appropriate corrective action is taken Interpret policies and employee state and federal regulations to ensure performance, management issues, and corrective actions are resolved in a fair, equitable, and consistent manner Partner with business areas to implement strategies that support effective individual and organizational development and meet business goals and objectives Present ad hoc training as identified by needs assessment in assigned functional areas. May present company-wide training programs and presentations Respond to employee issues/concerns regarding policies, staffing, and disciplinary actions. Provide feedback and counsel to managers to ensure appropriate and agreed-upon action is taken Identify, resolve, or refer complex issues in the areas of training, compensation, staffing, and employee relations to the appropriate Human Resource Staff Support HR projects from inception to implementation Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience in a major HR function with increasing responsibility Basic knowledge of employment and labor laws Basic understanding of employee benefit plans and administration, compensation, and staffing Basic understanding of change management, organizational development theory, and practices Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to communicate policy and procedures, resolve employee-related issues and work with all levels of the organization   Preferred Skills English/Spanish bilingual preferred Hybrid schedule working onsite a minimum of two days per week at 35 Hub Drive, Melville, NY   #LI-VISIONCARE Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions.  Salary Ranges: $58,656.00 - $92,328.00