HR Business Partner

Clayton

HR Business Partner serving as strategic HR partner to Region VP and retail leadership. Managing HR initiatives and workforce strategies across assigned Retail Home Centers.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeGreenville • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,000 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic HR partner to the Region VP and other Retail Field Leadership
Manage complex employee relations matters, such as HR field investigations, conflict resolution, performance concerns, conduct issues and oversee team member disciplinary meetings, partnering with corporate HR/Legal/Compliance as needed
Serve as first point of contact and advise leaders regarding all concerns and inquiries around leave of absence, benefits, workers comp and various other HR issues
Serve as Region Liaison for team member centric corporate initiatives, including Wellness, Boundless, Benefits, ATO & VTO, Pacesetter, Circle, etc.
Work with the Region VP and Home Center Manager to initiate PIP and DA business processes & oversee quarterly HR review process
Partner with Compensation to conduct research on regional salary data and make recommendations to leadership on competitive pay changes needed to increase retention and attract top talent
Partner with Talent Acquisition to translate workforce priorities into workforce and talent development forecasts and plans
Participate in interviews and onboarding activities as necessary
Prepare and deliver data summaries with clear implications and recommended actions during annual business reviews
Partner with Home Center Managers and Retail Leadership to develop workforce planning and build people strategies based on turnover, performance, behavior trends, and skill gaps
Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, and HR statute changes within a specific region to ensure consistent application of company policies and practices, as well as to mitigate risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
7 years’ experience in HR/Talent Acquisition with companies supporting 500+ team members
Ability to travel to locations within your region (50 - 70%)
Experience supporting a retail team with a heavy focus on performance
Demonstrated capability in employee relations, investigations, performance management, coaching and change management
Experience partnering with business leaders to interpret data, identify root causes, and develop action plans
Experience with Workday HR management system preferred
Strong business acumen and an ability to understand P&L
Ability to influence, coach, and build trust with leaders at all levels
High level of proficiency with HR systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Excel / data tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate with a high degree of autonomy
Effective Communication/Facilitation, both written and verbal; work with managers to send clear and consistent messages; be an effective communicator in writing, facilitation, be able to drive change, facilitate internal communication processes, etc.
Ability and desire to operate with a high degree of flexibility.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision benefits package
competitive 401K programs including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year
paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Programs
paid time off
paid holidays
paid time for Team Members to volunteer through the Clayton Impact program
holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs
balanced working environment with Home Centers closed on Sundays

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsinvestigationsperformance managementcoachingchange managementdata analysisworkforce planningtalent developmentPIPDA business processes

Soft Skills

influencecoachingtrust buildingcommunicationfacilitationautonomyflexibilityconflict resolutionstrategic partnershiporganizational skills