Regional People Business Partner

*This position should be based in a major city of California (ideally Los Angeles, San Jose, etc) with the ability to frequently travel and commute to anywhere within California and other areas of the West region.

The Regional People Business Partner role is primarily responsible for participating in the development, interpretation, and execution of company policies and procedures, providing coaching services on performance management, employee relations, succession and goal planning processes, leadership development and crisis management within a designated department of JD Finish Line. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:

• Acts as a business partner to the department(s) by providing HR business expertise and perspective to support the development and execution of department initiatives.
• Provides consultation and explanation on company and governmental rules, regulations, and procedures and need for compliance to mitigate risks, to various audiences.
• Investigates and responds to employee grievances. Analyzes information gathered and recommends appropriate action up to and including termination.
• Interviews employees to determine reactions to specific actions taken. Prepares reports on relevant data collected inputs into tracking software.
• Approves all management level actions to include performance management, progressive discipline and terminations before implemented.
• Conducts complex investigations, directs investigations performed by others, elevates matters and/or seeks advice, as needed, for input in facilitating resolution.
• Assesses talent by recognizing, coaching and providing meaningful feedback to department leaders for purposes of succession and workforce planning.
• Guides management in the correct and consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Fosters and maintains effective partnerships across the organization.
• Assists with the communication of new policies and procedures.
• Conducts training sessions periodically to train new leaders on company policies and procedures, as well as updates on policy and procedural issues.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or 1 – 2 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 2-4 or more years additional experience as an Human Resource Generalist or equivalent. PHR and/or SPHR certification preferred.

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills

Should have basic to intermediate knowledge and abilities with Google platforms, Excel and Access as well as a basic understanding of functions and relationships of information in Workday / Ceridian system and ERMS software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
• Average work week is 40-50 hours, which can vary depending on business needs.
• Spending up to around 50% time traveling (by air or land).

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per the company policy. The base pay range for this position will be $90,000-$100,000 (depending on experience) with a 15% bonus target. This role will be eligible for benefits including PTO, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.