Principal HR Business Partner - Long Island City

Summary

Senior HR business partner role supporting store operations focused on strategic HR initiatives, employee relations, and talent management for a regional store network based in Long Island City. Partner with store leaders and corporate teams to align HR practices with business objectives and drive people strategies across the store organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR advisor to store leadership on employee relations and performance management.
• Lead workforce planning and talent deployment for store operations.
• Partner with recruiting to attract and onboard store talent.
• Develop and implement HR programs to support store engagement and retention.
• Coach managers on leadership development and corrective action.
• Analyze HR metrics to inform business decisions and drive improvement.
• Collaborate with corporate HR centers to ensure policy compliance and consistency.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a senior HR business partner supporting retail or store operations.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and performance management practices.
• Experience with talent management and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with store leaders.
• Ability to analyze HR data and present recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.