Description
Who we are:
Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic advisor and consultant to business leaders, aligning business objectives with employees and management. The HRBP serves as a change agent and employee champion, delivering value-added service to management and employees in areas such as performance management, organizational development, employee relations, and workforce planning. This position requires an adept professional capable of understanding challenges and opportunities, objectives, and culture that can convert strategies into action and drives change management initiatives to ensure acceptance and implementation.
Visual Comfort Offers:
Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies
Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays
Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date
Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage
Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date
How success is defined:
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues
Provide coaching and support to managers on performance issues, team dynamics, and leadership development
Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design
Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives
Lead or support talent acquisition strategies in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team
Analyze HR metrics and trends to develop solutions, programs, and policies
Facilitate employee engagement and retention strategies and initiatives
Partner with department leaders to align HR strategies with business goals
Promote and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Including participation in company sponsored events
Ensure HR policies and practices are compliant with local, state, and federal laws
Partner with regional HR colleagues, where applicable, to support cross-functional initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in an HRBP, HR Generalist or HR Manager role
Strong knowledge of federal, multi-state, and local employment and HR best practices
Demonstrated ability to influence, coach and collaborate with leaders across all levels
Exceptional communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Data-driven and highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Proficiency in HRIS and reporting tools
Manufacturing, distribution and/or luxury retail experience a plus
Ability to look at issues from a business lens and then apply HR knowledge and expertise in achievement of effective solutions
Ability to influence, coach, negotiate, and compromise to achieve successful outcomes for all parties
Strong leadership and team building abilities
Additional projects, duties, and responsibilities as assigned
