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JCPenney · 7 hours ago

HR Business Partner - Corporate

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

JCPenney is a leading retail company seeking an HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR partnership to senior leadership. The role involves aligning HR programs with business goals, driving talent management initiatives, and ensuring compliance with employment laws while fostering a positive workplace culture.

E-CommerceFashionRetail

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance on people-related strategies and workforce planning

Partner with business leaders to align HR programs with business goals, ensuring HR initiatives support company growth, change and transformation

Lead organizational design discussions to improve structure, efficiency, and effectiveness within supported functions

Drive talent reviews, workforce planning, and succession planning for VP and below roles

Collaborate with leaders to identify high-potential employees and create development plans to build future leadership pipelines

Support internal mobility and career development initiatives to retain top talent

Provide guidance and counsel on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies

Conduct investigations on workplace concerns, collaborating with Legal to mitigate risks

Develop strategies to improve employee engagement and workplace culture

Partner with the Total Rewards team to drive performance management cycles, merit reviews, and incentive planning

Provide compensation guidance to leaders, ensuring equitable and competitive pay practices

Support managers in addressing performance issues and implementing improvement plans when necessary

Lead HR efforts in change management initiatives, including business transformations, restructuring, and Integration activities

Act as a cultural steward, reinforcing company values and driving leadership behaviors that support a positive work environment

Implement HR initiatives that foster agility, adaptability, and continuous improvement

Qualification

HR Business Partner experienceSPHRPHR certificationStrategic HR adviceTalent managementCommunication skillsAdaptabilityRelationship buildingIntegrity

Required

Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in an HRBP and/or HR role providing strategic advice, coaching, and counsel to leaders and associates in a highly complex and dynamic business setting

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

Strong, demonstrated proficiency with organizational and communication skills, influence, adaptability/flexibility, and building relationships

Ability to act independently on a variety of complex and challenging situations

Maintains high integrity and accountability when managing confidential HR matters