Req ID: 439622

BASIC PURPOSE : The HR business partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management. This position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues for the over 2,000 employees within the business unit.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a consultant to senior leaders on human resource-related issues

• Proactively lead, influence, and communicate the business strategy

• Act as an employee champion, a change agent and anticipates HR-related needs

• Handle complex employee relations matters to include terminations, counseling, coaching and documentation

• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, labor laws, standards, and regulations

• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and helping resolve work-related problems

• Advise business leaders on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning

• Serve as liaison between business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence on programs and initiatives including talent acquisition, talent development, total rewards, and employee engagement

• Address employees and advise managers on organizational policy matters such as; equal employment opportunity, work complaints, harassment allegations and other employee concerns

• Provide expertise and insight on employment claims such as unemployment, EEOC and related investigations

• Actively participate on a variety of HR or HRIS projects

• Manage progressive disciplinary process and approvals

• Review exit interviews, analyze data and report on trends

• Monitor and evaluate headcount, turnover and other relevant HR metrics

• Recommend changes and monitor compliance laws for related practices and employee handbooks

• Other duties assigned as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or HR related field strongly preferred

• Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience in employee relations or HR business partner capacity

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:

• Hard Skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office, including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, HR specific software

• Soft Skills: strong presentation skills, willingness and ability to learn from other departments, innovator, good verbal and written communication skills, strong time management skills, strong organization skills, can-do attitude, sense of urgency, ability to take constructive criticism and strong work ethic

• Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Job Function(s): Corporate

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets.

• Speedco and Love’s Truck Care, the largest oil change and preventive maintenance and total truck care network.

• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader.

• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert.

• TVC Pro-driver, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) protection subscription service.

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