Job Description Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for fostering a culture of growth, inclusivity, and excellence? If you are ready to contribute to an organization that values its people as much as its products, we invite you to apply. Whole Foods Market is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our team in our Cleveland / Akron market. You’ll be responsible for consulting with and advising organizational leaders and Team Members on TM (Team Member) relations and other related issues within an assigned client group or groups. You will assess and anticipate Team Member, Team Leader, and related organizational needs and work across TMS (HR) departments to develop and deliver integrated solutions. You will work with leadership to adapt and apply TMS initiatives and programs in a manner that supports local business needs. You will also serve as the client face of TMS, acting as an interface and liaison with other TMS groups (including Recruiting, Team Member / Team Leader Development, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS) as well as the Legal organization. You will ensure compliance with corporate policies, government regulations and statutory requirements. This role would be responsible for overseeing these specific stores in the Cleveland/Akron area : Orange Village, Cedar Center, Rocky River, and Akron . The expectation is for you to be onsite in these stores, at minimum, four days each week . Responsibilities: + Builds strong business acumen. + Ability to understand P&L and retail / functional knowledge. + Engage with functional leaders. + Provides TMS system and process support and advice across broad segments of the company. + Participates in the development of Business Partner / Generalist strategy, ensuring that delivered services support the company’s vision, anticipated growth, values, and operational objectives . + Consults with business leaders on talent, leadership, people strategy, organization development, rewards, and culture. + Engages with client leadership from a strategic and operational perspective, proactively assessing business risk and developing recommendations for mitigation and ensuring adequate planning to address anticipated future changes. + Ensures dynamic assessment of organization capability, including strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, on a forward-looking basis. + Proactively works with client and TMS organizations to clarify current and anticipated workforce capability gaps and how those gaps may be closed. + Recommends new approaches , policies, and procedures to effect continual improvement in development and delivery of TMS services. + Makes sound policy interpretations and practice decisions; provides client advice to ensure adherence to company policies / practices. + Provides assigned client teams / leaders with training, coaching, and advice to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. + Reinforces difficult decisions that align organizational strategies and values. + Applies data, evidence-based research benchmarks, and TMS business metrics to match business decisions. Skills: + Leverages in-depth understanding of Human Resources concepts, practices, programs, and methodologies. ( i.e policies, labor issues including FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and Leaves of Absence ) + In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local Human Resources regulations and how these are applied within WFM. + In -depth skills in change management. + Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), nice to have Kronos, Workday, and other HRIS. + Creates a reputation and plays an influential role in communicating effectively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and partners. + Recognizes potential people and organizational issues in a proactive manner, either resolving the issue or referring to higher levels. + Mediates difficult interactions, escalating problems as appropriate . + Derives evidence-based insights to recommend changes and influence leadership decision-making. + Master’s research methods and their application in the development and application of benefits, health, and wellness processes. + Executes case and pilot studies to evaluate and address specific problems and questions. + Understands industry trends and emerging challenges from the perspective of people and organization management. + Understanding of business KPIs and how people strategies impact and support the achievement of objectives . + M odels commitment to customer service. + Engages as subject matter expert on various TMS and related topics. Education & Experience: + BA/BS degree and 3-5 + years’ relevant experience in Human Resource s OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. The wage range for this position is $75,598.95 - $102,058.58 Annual, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. Click here to learn more about all the benefits Whole Foods Market has to offer: www.mywfmbenefits.com. At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.