Bridgestone Americas · 2 weeks ago
Lead, HR Business Partner
Bloomington, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $168K/yr
6+ years expBridgestone Americas is a leading company in tire and auto service sales, employing over 22,000 teammates across North America. They are seeking a Lead HR Business Partner to support their Bridgestone Retail Operations in Minnesota, playing a critical role in shaping a high-performing, people-first culture by influencing the teammate experience and supporting operational excellence.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support that aligns with business goals and enhances the teammate experience
Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning
Champion our values and culture by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI
Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational impact
Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and company policies, serving as a subject matter expert on regional employment practices
Support change management efforts and lead initiatives that drive teammate engagement and retention
Oversee headcount management and partner with our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) team to ensure timely and effective staffing across the region
Qualification
Required
8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or 6 years of related experience with a master's degree
Prior exposure to multi-unit/location retail environments
Strong working knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices
Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% as needed to stores, region or division meetings, and company sponsored events
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred to support diverse teammate populations across the region
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)
Experience with union environments and labor relations
Benefits
Competitive pay
Formal training
Performance incentives
Paid vacation and holidays
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees
401k plan
Supportive and engaging onboarding experience
Opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship
Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment
Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being
Diverse and inclusive team
Company
Bridgestone Americas
Bridgestone Americas family of enterprises includes more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees throughout the Americas. It is a sub-organization of Bridgestone Corporation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of AgricultureJoint Genome Institute
2024-10-22Grant
2022-11-17Grant· $35M
2022-03-30Grant
Leadership Team
Brian Niles
Director, Bridgestone Retail Transformation
Recent News
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