HR Business Partner

Hearth & Home Technologies is the nation's leading manufacturer and supplier of hearth products, including a wide variety of gas, electric, wood and pellet burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and accessories. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with distribution around the world, our innovative culture is supported by a business unit structure that allows us to develop and market products with a strong focus on customers' needs. Since 1996, we've been dedicated to connecting people through the warmth and comfort of our hearth products.

We are looking for a Human Resource Business Partnerto join our team inLakeville, MN. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced human resources professional looking to broaden their experience from purely transactional support to also participating in subject matter leadership and strategic partnership.

Reporting to the Human Resources (HR) Director and partnering with Business Unit Leadership, the HR Business Partner provides HR support for the sales and corporate teams and functions within the Fireplace business unit. Thishybrid position will work onsite at our Lakeville, MN headquarters four days per week (M-Th) and remotely on Fridays. Candidates seeking a fully-remote work arrangement or who cannot meet the onsite requirement for this position will not be considered.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to business leaders and employees, providing strategic and operational human resources support. This role partners closely with leaders to address employee relations matters, performance management, workforce planning, compensation administration, leave management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

The HRBP will primarily support sales teams and their associated corporate functions; prior experience supporting commission-based or sales-driven workforces is preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources Partnership & Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned business units, providing guidance and consultation to leaders and employees on a broad range of human resources matters.
• Coach managers on HR principles, employee engagement, conflict resolution, team effectiveness, and leadership best practices.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Partner with leaders to execute performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, development planning, and corrective action.
• Support succession planning and talent assessment activities.
• Assist managers in addressing performance challenges with timely and legally compliant action plans.

Leave Management & Employment Compliance

• Serve as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance and support regarding Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations, workers' compensation coordination, and other leave-related programs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure consistent and compliant administration of leave and accommodation processes.

Compensation & Workforce Planning

• Advise leaders on compensation programs, salary administration, market competitiveness, and internal equity considerations.
• Support annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, incentive programs, and organizational changes.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate workforce needs, organizational structure, and staffing strategies.

HR Systems & Process Expertise

• Serve as a process and systems subject matter expert for HR technology platforms, including HRIS, timekeeping, talent management, and performance management systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, reporting capabilities, data integrity, and user experience.
• Train leaders and employees on HR systems and related processes.

Business Partnership & Organizational Support

• Participate in business meetings to understand operational priorities and workforce implications.
• Utilize HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends, recommend actions, and support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Learning & Development, and other HR functions to deliver integrated solutions.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, performance management, employment law, and leave administration.
• Demonstrated experience independently handling complex employee relations matters and advising business leaders.
• Experience interpreting and applying employment laws and HR policies.
• Experience working with HRIS and talent management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting sales organizations or commission-based workforces.
• Experience with sales compensation, incentive plans, territory structures,
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience with ADP, Kronos (UKG), or similar enterprise HR platforms.
• Experience supporting multi-state employee populations.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of employment law, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and related regulations.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational operations.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, and Retirement Benefits). Hearth & Home Technologies benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Our company endeavors to make www.hearthnhome.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 952-985-6000 or via email at [emailprotected]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.