Human Resources Business Partner - Company-Owned Outlets

Requisition ID: 126369 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the Position

The Human Resource Business Partner – Company Owned Outlets acts as a consultant to the business within our Company Owned Outlets (COO) businesses (Commercial Tire and Service Centers and Consumer Retail).

This position will collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and Region/Center Leadership to provide support for key HR/business imperatives – focusing on talent, leadership, organization, and culture. The incumbent will have responsibilities around compliance, associate relations, performance management, merit planning, affirmative action, staffing, safety, training, engagement, and partnership with our HR Centers of Excellence (COE).

He/She will also be charged with the design/implementation of significant projects that will add value to the entire COO organization.

This role will have full knowledge of the policies/procedures relevant to the business they support – providing direction to management/associates (as needed). In addition, this associate will be the primary business partner on the application of those policies (including disciplinary outcomes).

Primary Responsibilities #LI-AV1

• Act as a business partner to the management team (in the field) regarding people, social and organizational issues. Give direction to managers based on company policy, collective bargaining agreements, applicable laws and past practices. Provide careful review and approval of disciplinary actions/terminations and make recommendations for corrective action. This may require on-site visits to operation locations.
• Act as a collaborative partner to the management team (in the field) on people, social and organizational issues. Analyze talent strategies/staffing levels. Execute succession plans. Partner with COEs for training and development. Facilitate performance management processes.
• Maintain compliance with internal/external standards (EEOC, Affirmative Action, OSHA, DOT, FTA, etc.). Review/approve transfers, promotions, and pay increases.
• Lead key HR projects (e.g., turnover reduction, onboarding improvement). Partner with business functions to ensure procedures and training are implemented and followed.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or in business related field
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• PHR/SHRM Certification – Desired
• Experience within retail, multi-unit or multi-state organization – Desired
• Experience with both union and non-union environments – Desired
• Experience with investigation, analyzing and solving complex associate relations issues
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards
• Strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relate to people at all levels
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal employment laws – Desired
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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