Overview

Job Location:
Houston, Texas

Mattress Firm is excited to announce the opening of the Human Resources Business Partner role! The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a resource and trusted consultant to managers and employees within an assigned business unit on all Human Resource (HR) related issues. The HRBP assesses and delivers on HR-related needs, acts as an employee champion and change agent, and ensures alignment of HR solutions with business objectives. This role requires developing partnerships across all HR functions to communicate business needs and deliver value-added services to their business clients that enable business objectives. The HRBP must be knowledgeable regarding the business unit they support and how that group contributes to Mattress Firm's mission and organizational goals.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Serve as primary point of contact for HR-related questions and concerns for front line managers and employees, and act as primary point of contact for senior leadership in the absence of the HR Director.
  • Lead and participate in meetings within Human Capital, supported business units, and cross-functional partners, to provide value-added HR information and guidance.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and field/corporate managers to attract, assess, and develop top talent. Anticipate and plan for future talent needs and participate in succession planning.
  • Ensure effective new employee onboarding by presenting at meetings and orientations to facilitate the assimilation of new employees into the organization.
  • Collect, assimilate, and present HR data; analyze trends in the data in partnership with HR Director; create reports and presentations that display data in a meaningful and actionable way.
  • Ensure an effective performance management and progressive discipline process by providing counsel to supervisors and coaching employees, including review of documentation and active coaching of supervisor-employee dialogue while ensuring compliance with Company policies and labor laws.
  • Provide effective employee relations support to both leaders and associates that ensures balance and fairness, including occasional thorough and objective investigations.
  • Cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences.
  • Identify business unit and individual employee training and development needs. In partnership with Learning & Development and/or HR leadership, plan and develop curricula/materials for HR training programs and conduct training according to employee development needs.
  • Maintain relevant knowledge of legal requirements related to the daily management of employees to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Partner with HR leadership and legal department on more complex issues as needed.
  • Respond to questions and facilitate the processing of employee accommodation requests.
  • Complete all required training modules and certifications prior to the due date.
  • Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to create a safe work environment for all.
  • Communicate professionally with all internal and external contacts.
  • Follow all Company policies and execute Company standards on appearance and functionality as well as appropriate brand representation.
  • Communicate any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and company operations.
Non-Essential Responsibilities
  • Execute company initiatives and other activities requested by supervisor.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
  • Contribute ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.
Education
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's Degree Business, Human Resources, related field, and/or equivalent experience preferred
Professional Experience
  • 5+ Years Human Resources Experience required
  • Adept in multiple human resource disciplines including employee relations, performance management, talent selection and evaluation, and employment laws and regulations required
  • Experience presenting to large groups of employees both in person and virtually preferred
  • Experience providing complex, remote HR support to a multi-state workforce preferred
Skills List
  • Business Acumen: Understand the organization’s operations and functions and apply that information to HR initiatives in a manner that ensures consistency with the strategic direction of the organization.
  • Communication: Effectively craft and deliver concise and informative communications, listen to and address concerns of others, and transfer information across the organization.
  • Consultation: Work with organizational members to evaluate business challenges, identify opportunities, and build HR solutions that meet the needs of the organization.
  • Critical Evaluation: Collect and analyze data and interpret and promote findings that evaluate HR initiatives and inform business decisions and recommendations.
  • Ethical Practice: Maintain high level of personal and professional integrity, promote the core values of the organization, and ensure accountability.
  • Leadership and Navigation: Navigate the organization and accomplish HR goals, lead and promote organizational change, and promote the role of HR as a key business partner.
  • Relationship Management: Create and maintain a network of contacts, work as an effective member of a team, and manage conflict while supporting the organization.
  • Conflict Management: Utilize techniques designed to minimize the negative effects of conflict and enhance positive outcomes.
    Knowledge
    • Employment and Labor Laws
    • Strong analytics and data reporting capability
    • Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams
    • Workday HRIS System
    Licenses and Certifications
    • Certificate SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred
    Office Environment- This role will be a Hybrid- 3 day in office 2 remote working environment in Houston, Texas

    • Sitting for up to 8+ hours
    • Standing occasionally
    • Walking occasionally
    • Talking frequently
    • Hearing Frequently
    • Usage of hands and fingers

    Pay Range:

    $80,000-90,000

    Now don’t fall asleep out there… the sooner that we receive your application, the closer you are to the career of your dreams!

    DIVERSE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

    Mattress Firm is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Mattress Firm is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.