Human Resource Business Partner - National Vision

At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

National Vision is currently hiring for a Human Resource Business Partner!

The Human Resources Business Partner supports senior retail leaders and their teams by partnering with, understanding and achieving desired business outcomes at both tactical and strategic levels. This role provides advice, guidance, and support in implementing Human Resources programs and optimizing organizational effectiveness. A thorough understanding of the client group's strategic priorities, business imperatives, and customer needs is essential. Key responsibilities include planning and delivering talent management, performance management, and associate engagement processes, to promote company values and achieve business results.

This role supports senior retail leaders by aligning HR initiatives with business goals to drive organizational effectiveness. This role involves strategic planning, employee relations, talent management, and training to enhance company performance and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with district leaders on strategic plans, organizational assessments, and coaching to enhance employee relations.
• Employee Relations & Performance Management: Handle complex employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and provide performance management guidance.
• HR Processes & Initiatives: Drive People Team processes, offer feedback to HR leaders, and support recruitment efforts.
• Succession Planning & Talent Management: Facilitate succession planning, identify high-potential talent, and develop strategic growth plans.
• Training & Development: Develop and present training programs, participate in regional meetings, and ensure adequate training for field teams.
• Market Trends & Compensation: Stay informed on compensation trends and recommend workplace improvements aligned with company values.
• HR Metrics & Analytics: Use HR metrics and analytics for data-driven decision-making to improve performance and retention.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in a variety of Human Resources roles with increasing responsibilities (Preferred)
• 6+ years in HR role supporting large hourly workforce operating in a geographically matrixed organization. (Required)  Retail environment preferred.
• 6+ years of experience should include a combination of Employee Relations. (Preferred)
• 6+ years assessing organizational systems and structures, business strategies, and informed about emerging industry trends. (Required)
• 6+ years of proven success partnering with management, serving as a credible and trusted resource. (Required)
• 6+ years of experience implementing short and long-term human resource/change management initiatives. (Required)
• 6+ years analyzing and interpreting data to produce reports that give insight into organizational performance. (Required)
• 6+ years of experience with data analysis, report writing and presentation management. (Required)

Skills:

• Must be able to identify talent gaps, trends and development needs of the client group, its managers, key individuals, and people in key positions. (Required)
• Must be able to effectively communicate ideas and opinions while influencing others and achieving the desired outcome. (Required)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Power Point and Excel (create presentations, spread sheets, pivot tables, V-look up, charts, graphs, etc.). (Required)

Certifications: PHR/SHRM Certification preferred.

Travel Requirements: 10% travel to various markets for support and implementation of HR programs. 

Taking care of our people

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.