About GNC
Since 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation, inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and developing new ideas to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Our team is passionate about driving change and turning aspirations into actions. We believe that good health is the greatest gift, and there's nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve it. Join us in empowering others to Live Well!
What We’re Looking For:
At GNC we embrace a “Live Well” philosophy, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation meets passion. Whether someone is an athlete or just starting to focus on their health, we want to deliver the cutting-edge products they deserve. We are looking for an individual who is excited and eager to play a pivotal role in driving excellence in the health and wellness industry. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a collaborative environment where you will make a personal impact every day.
As our Human Resources Business Partner, your role will be fully remote but expected to be based on the West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington). Your primary responsibility revolves around providing strategic leadership and guidance to your assigned business groups, with a focus on Human Resource planning, program development, and employee support. Collaborating with other interdepartmental teams, you play a crucial role in delivering HR services aligned with the organization's short, medium, and long-term business strategies.
What You’ll Do:
This is a Full-Time Salary Position
The Human Resource Business Partner role extends support to designated groups emphasizing the promotion of programs, policies, and fostering positive employee engagement. Your daily tasks involve effective collaboration with business leaders to manage employee relations and performance, strategic coaching on key HR strategies such as succession planning, career path development, and performance management. Leading talent assessments and facilitating onboarding and offboarding processes are integral components of your role. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will serve as a business partner to the Division Management Team while addressing a wide array of associate issues. The Human Resource Business Partner will participate in Corporate Human Resource initiatives as required.
- Receive and investigate employee complaints/issues and respond in appropriate and timely manner
- Case information will be properly recorded and reported to appropriate management
- Provide initial investigation and preparation for issues including, but not limited to, wage and hour claims, EEOC claims, Civil Rights claims, etc.
- Assist with training HR Generalists new to role
- Act as liaison between employee and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, procedures and regulations
- Works with Sr HR Manager in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the field
- In coordination with the Divisional HR Generalist, manage all ADA accommodation requests, following up with related documentation as need and serving as an information sources for the employee
- Administers corporate and retail compensation programs, including the performance management system, salary administration, and variable pay programs
- Handle management counseling on all employment actions and policy interpretation
- Actively assist with the overall coordination of the recruiting activities for their respective divisions
- Communicate and manage affirmative action plans (AAP) for all relevant areas including gathering applicant flow/new hire data
- Ensures that yearly reports are generated timely and completely
- Communicate goals to appropriate plan managers and identify areas of opportunity
- Participate in district and region initiatives including but not limited to: recruiting, on-boarding, training, associate development, succession planning, etc.
- Where applicable, manage mandatory state training through online vendor
- Manage all facets of unemployment compensation claims for respective Division including initial claim responses and requests for documentation
- Provide advance notification to applicable witnesses and provide follow up
- Identify areas of opportunity to improve overall performance
- Take ownership for the Human Capital for their respective division and keep the Division management and Corporate Store Operations management up to date on key Human Capital Metrics
- Provide both data and potential strategies for improving key areas such as associate and management turnover
- Reviews policies and procedures and makes recommendations for updates where needed
- Additional duties as assigned
Environmental Factors & Working Schedule:
- Remote work environment, however the ability to regularly travel within assigned region is required.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
- Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include long periods of computer screen usage, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required
- Human Resources certification preferred (SPHR/PHR or SHRMSCP/SHRMCP)
- 6+ years progressive human resources experience required
- 3+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect)
- Knowledge of government regulations related to employment such as FLSA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, etc. preferred
- Retail experience preferred
- High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
- Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
- Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Benefit Offerings: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, flex spending accounts, 401K program with company match, 8-week paid parental leave, 5 paid bereavement days, 11 paid holidays per year, short-term and long-term disability, 30% employee merchandise discount.
Base Salary: $70,000.00 to $105,000.00
At GNC, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, federal, state and local minimum wage requirements, etc.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
