Sr. HR Business Partner bei Leslie's Pool Supplies

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:

Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000+ retail stores in 39 states plus PRO, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's

Note: This position is based at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within commuting distance, as relocation assistance is not provided. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

This position is not open to agency submissions.

Job Summary:

As a Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP), you will serve as a key strategic leader and advisor to senior executives, driving enterprise-wide people strategies that directly impact business performance and organizational health. Your ability to lead through influence, navigate complex organizational challenges, and champion a people-first approach will be critical to accelerating talent outcomes and business success. This position reports into the HR leadership team and collaborates closely with cross-functional leaders, Field HR teams, and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive talent strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement, and a culture of accountability and inclusion.

 Key Responsibilities:         

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by aligning talent strategy with business goals and evolving organizational needs.
• Guide leaders through periods of growth, transformation, and change with a focus on change management and talent readiness.
• Lead strategic workforce planning, talent reviews, organizational design, and succession planning initiatives.

 Employee Relations & Compliance

• Oversee complex and sensitive employee relations matters across both corporate and field environments, ensuring consistency, fairness, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and implement proactive ER strategies, processes, policies and training to foster a healthy workplace culture and minimize reactive ER cases.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and external counsel when needed to resolve high-risk cases and ensure regulatory adherence.

 Data-Driven Decision Making

• Analyze and interpret workforce metrics (e.g., attrition, engagement, performance trends, ER case volume) to identify areas of opportunity and drive action plans.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform people strategies and improve business outcomes.

 Collaboration with COEs

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, L&D, and other COE teams to deliver integrated HR solutions tailored to business needs.
• Support enterprise initiatives such as onboarding, leadership development, and career pathing with an inclusive and employee-centric lens.

 Culture & Employee Experience

• Champion organizational culture initiatives and reinforce company values across all levels of the organization.
• Advocate for an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing workplace by implementing scalable programs that enhance the employee lifecycle.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3+ years in a Business Partner role supporting high level executives and with multi-site or field HR exposure.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations management, talent strategy, and change leadership.
• Proven track record of influencing senior leaders and driving organizational outcomes through HR initiatives.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities, particularly in managing HR professionals across dispersed locations.
• High business acumen with the ability to connect HR practices to business priorities.
• Proficiency in HR analytics and tools to inform decision-making.
• Experience in retail, consumer goods, or multi-unit operations is strongly preferred

 Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.

 Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.