Regional Human Resources Business Partner

**Regional Human Resources Business Partner** **Ashley Furniture Industries** Multi-Location Regional Role | Frequent Regional Travel Required | Full-Time | Exempt **Partner with Operations Leaders to Drive Business Performance and Build Winning Teams** Ashley Furniture Industries, the **world's largest furniture manufacturer**, is seeking a **Regional Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)** to serve as a strategic partner to operations leadership and employees across multiple locations within an assigned region. This is a **high-impact role** for an experienced HR professional who wants to move beyond administrative HR and become a **trusted strategic advisor** to operations leaders, driving business performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness across a dynamic, multi-location operation. **About the Role** As a **Regional HRBP**, you'll work closely with regional and site leadership teams to align HR strategies with business objectives, develop and execute workforce plans, enhance organizational capability, and ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices across all locations. You'll be a **strategic consultant and trusted advisor** to operations leaders, leveraging HR metrics and business insights to identify trends, assess organizational needs, and implement solutions that support operational excellence. This role requires **extensive collaboration across locations and frequent travel** throughout your assigned region. **What You'll Do** **Strategic Business Partnership** - Serve as a **strategic partner and trusted advisor** to operations leadership across multiple locations - Align HR strategies with business objectives to drive performance, engagement, and workforce stability - Partner with regional and site leadership teams to develop and execute **workforce plans and organizational strategies** - Leverage **HR metrics and business insights** to identify trends, assess organizational needs, and recommend solutions - Balance **employee advocacy with business needs** while maintaining strong relationships at all levels **Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness** - Provide guidance on **talent management, succession planning, and leadership development** - Support **organizational design, restructuring, and change management initiatives** - Partner with leaders to enhance **organizational capability** and build high-performing teams - Drive **performance management** processes and coach leaders on effective performance conversations - Support workforce planning to ensure the right talent is in the right roles at the right time **Employee Relations & Engagement** - Improve **employee relations** by partnering with leaders to address concerns, resolve conflicts, and build positive work environments - Drive **employee engagement initiatives** and support regional retention strategies - Conduct investigations and provide guidance on complex employee relations matters - Coach leaders on effective communication, team development, and employee engagement strategies **Compliance & Policy Execution** - Ensure **consistent application of company policies and employment practices** across all regional locations - Ensure compliance with applicable **federal, state, and local employment laws** - Provide guidance and training to leaders on HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements - Partner with Corporate HR and Legal on policy interpretation and risk mitigation **HR Process Excellence** - Ensure **consistent execution of HR processes** across the region (performance management, talent reviews, compensation planning, etc.) - Identify opportunities to improve HR service delivery and operational efficiency - Support implementation of HR programs, initiatives, and system enhancements - Maintain accurate HR data and reporting for the region **Collaboration & Regional Travel** - Build strong relationships across **multiple locations and all levels of the organization** - *…