Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong skills in leading and championing change management
Strong skills in conflict management
Ability to travel as necessary (10%-20%)
Proficiency in Spanish is desired, but not required
Proficiency in Workday is desired, but not required
Responsibilities
Lead the Human Resources function for the Distribution Center, establishing solid business partnerships and driving functional excellence
Develop, implement, and validate Human Resources programs, policies, and initiatives aligned with short and long-term business plans
Foster a culture that promotes employee involvement, engagement, and passion for customer excellence
As strategic business partner, work with local Leadership team to set direction, priorities, and culture expectations while championing and embodying AAP’s Cultural Beliefs
Lead cycles of improvement, ensuring alignment of key programs and initiatives and driving change management plans to maximize employee ownership and engagement
Drive HR functional excellence through AAP’s programs, ensuring quality of process and content and alignment to achieve goals and objectives; develop, optimize, document, and standardize sustainable processes, sharing best practices across the function
Build organizational capability through ownership of talent management processes including talent assessment, performance management, and employee development
Manage and develop employee compensation/reward and recognition programs, driving high performance culture aligned with business objectives
Foster a culture of manager ownership and accountability of the employee life cycle
Drive positive employee relations to provide an optimal work environment for all employees within area of responsibility
Effectively deploy communication plans and utilize assessment tools (e.g., the employee survey) to determine organizational issues and action plans
Exemplify and lead AAP’s cultural beliefs
Provide leadership guidance and coaching; develop and implement solutions to organizational challenges by leading/coaching others through change
Facilitate the design and implementation of impactful change initiatives that ensure the best possible solution for all key stakeholders
Establish diversity initiatives and maintain governmental compliance through EEO practices
Collaborate with HR COEs to oversee HR processes locally, including staffing, payroll, disability, and leave administration