Cub · 19 hours ago
Associate HR Business Partner - Retail - CUB - Hybrid in Maplewood, MN
Stillwater, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expCub is a retail company seeking an Associate Human Resources Business Partner to support key projects and initiatives within their retail group. The role involves executing human resources strategies in various areas such as Talent Development, Workforce Planning, and Associate Relations while building effective relationships with business leaders and ensuring a positive associate experience.
RetailFood and BeverageE-Commerce
Responsibilities
Build effective working relationships with business leaders
Focus on growing business acumen to better understand business needs
Partner with supervisors to develop coaching skills and techniques
Provide coaching to individual contributors to make others successful
Participate and collaborate in supervisor, management, and staff meetings
Identify training needs through collaboration with other departments
Suggest new HR strategies
Responsible for working with the HR team to execute the workforce and talent agenda that attracts the right people in a competitive market and drives enterprise productivity, in partnership with Talent Acquisition
Implement effective onboarding plans for the successful assimilation of new hires
Conduct new hire orientation, as assigned, and ensure that new associates are well informed of benefits, policies, and programs
Deliver training programs, as assigned
Responsible for being a steward of the company culture
Ensure that associate questions are promptly and courteously resolved
Implement associate engagement events and activities, as assigned
Address associate concerns with open communication techniques. Communicate with associates in a timely and courteous manner
Handles basic employment relations issues, including reviewing recommendations with HR Director, HR Manager, or Sr. HR Business Partner and escalating, as appropriate
Execution of HR Activities and Programs
Build effective working relationships with the HR team
Complete personnel actions, including partnering with Total Rewards or HR Shared Services to obtain recommendations and approvals, ensuring the transaction is appropriately processed, and that associate data is accurate
Support peer networks across the company
Execute tactics to support core annual programs
Execute tactics to support local/department-level programs for areas such as workforce planning, engagement, recognition, training, wellness, and labor relations
Possess knowledge of HR policies and procedures as well as federal, state/province and local laws
Execute human resources tactics, including talent development, promotions, employee relations, terminations, exit interviews, recordkeeping, etc., in accordance with Company procedures and applicable legal requirements
Implement Affirmative Action Plan and goals, where applicable
Leverage the network for learning when encountering a new challenge
Manage personal development following changes to the company, business, and/or HR
Maintain and update HRIS records. Ensure associate files are complete and compliant
Manage and track leaves of absence
Maintain a high level of confidentiality with consistency
Participate in collaboration within the group and nationally on all HR programs
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must reside in the Maplewood, MN area
1+ years of HR experience, or related field required
Strong working knowledge of federal, state/province, and local employment laws, with the ability to interpret and apply them to complex HR scenarios
Broad understanding of talent strategies, including workforce planning, talent assessment, and succession planning
Knowledge of HR technologies and HRIS platforms, with the ability to extract insights from HR data to drive decision‑making
Understanding of compensation structures, benefits design, market competitiveness, and total rewards philosophy
Awareness of change management principles and organizational development strategies to support business transformation
Working knowledge of associate relations practices, conflict resolution techniques, and progressive coaching approaches
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and can clearly convey complex information to associates and leaders at all levels
Use strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights that inform HR and business decisions
Show initiative, operates with a sense of urgency, and consistently drives tasks and projects to completion
Apply strong problem‑solving skills to diagnose issues, evaluate options, and recommend effective, compliant, and scalable HR solutions
Deliver high‑quality, accurate work while managing multiple priorities and maintaining attention to detail
Build capability in others by coaching supervisors and associates, offering constructive feedback, and influencing outcomes through strong relationship‑building
Exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Demonstrate agility, seek out learning opportunities, and adjust quickly to evolving business needs, HR practices, and organizational priorities
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
PHR/SPHR/CHRL/CPHR Certification preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Paid holidays and parental leave
401K Program
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance program
Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account
Company
Cub
Grocery, Pharmacy and Liquor Retail Stores in Minnesota and Illinois
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Luke Anderson
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-08-26
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