Regional HR Business Partner – Retail

La-Z-Boy Incorporated

HR Business Partner providing consulting for La-Z-Boy retail stores in Georgia, Alabama, North Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina. Supporting talent management and organizational capabilities for the regions.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeAlpharetta • Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides counsel to business leaders at their geography/location by proactively identifying issues and opportunities within their teams and taking action, driving initiatives and executing plans
Participates in a wide variety of HR initiatives and projects across multiple Human Resource disciplines, including performance management, culture building, change management, diversity and inclusion, liaison for safety initiatives, governance and compliance
Facilitates the job evaluation process with Compensation by assisting in the writing of job descriptions, conducting job evaluations, and setting pay / pay grades and proficiency in explaining ranges and job levels
Executes the talent management strategy for the geography/location including developing robust succession planning/talent management, developing internal talent, and supporting the recruiting strategy to ensure we have the right people at the right time in alignment with the overall strategy within the Center of Excellence
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance, which may include complex employee relations issues and conducting thorough yet objective investigations, to ensure consistent execution of the performance management process
Partners with areas of the business to conduct soft skills training, to include but not limited to, recruitment/selection, staffing techniques, coaching/counseling, disciplinary discussions, exit interviews and employee relations. In addition to some program training such as: Workday, Kronos and Payroll Integrations
Developing reports, analyzing, and creating initiatives based on results to include the employee engagement survey
Audit for policy compliance of work area and location to ensure we are safe work environment
Continually benchmarks external regulatory trends and best practices in Human Resources
Where applicable, facilitates new hire onboarding and new leader assimilation for key roles
Acts as a resource and at times a liaison with various Human Resource Centers of Excellence (i.e. Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management)
Where applicable, supports key safety initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field with 6-8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent
3-5 years of Supervisory/Leadership experience
Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated project management skill and track record of measurable accomplishments
Travel Required: up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance
Available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%
9-11 paid holidays each year
Two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire
Personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time

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Hard Skills & Tools

performance managementjob evaluationsuccession planningtalent managementemployee relationscoachingproject managementdata analysispolicy complianceonboarding

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationleadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationcoaching/counselinginterpersonal skillschange managementcultural awarenesstraining facilitation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business