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Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.
Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality." We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future.
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you're made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.
Job Category
HR
Position Summary
Bridgestone HR Business Partners specialize in providing strategic HR consulting services to the business. This role involves collaborating with business leaders to address significant people and cultural challenges, offering expertise in technical and regulatory aspects of employment such as hiring, termination, performance management, and rewards. HR Business Partners play a crucial role in facilitating business change, supporting talent-related aspects of organizational structure changes, and managing talent integration during mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, they advocate for HR programs by communicating their business value, overseeing program rollouts to minimize disruptions, and collaborating with colleagues on key talent initiatives like workforce planning, hi-potential employee development, and succession planning.
This role is a work from home role based out of Chicago, IL area due to the region locations. There will be up to 50% travel as needed.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
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Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.
Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality." We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future.
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you're made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.
Job Category
HR
Position Summary
Bridgestone HR Business Partners specialize in providing strategic HR consulting services to the business. This role involves collaborating with business leaders to address significant people and cultural challenges, offering expertise in technical and regulatory aspects of employment such as hiring, termination, performance management, and rewards. HR Business Partners play a crucial role in facilitating business change, supporting talent-related aspects of organizational structure changes, and managing talent integration during mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, they advocate for HR programs by communicating their business value, overseeing program rollouts to minimize disruptions, and collaborating with colleagues on key talent initiatives like workforce planning, hi-potential employee development, and succession planning.
This role is a work from home role based out of Chicago, IL area due to the region locations. There will be up to 50% travel as needed.
Responsibilities
- Takes the lead on large projects or processes with complex scope, demonstrating autonomy and minimal oversight from the manager.
- Provides coaching, reviews, and delegates tasks to lower-level professionals within the team.
- Contributes to the development of operational plans and oversees implementation for assigned responsibilities.
- Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and automation, making frequent recommendations based on detailed analyses to drive positive changes.
- Adapts precedents and may revamp standard operating procedures to develop innovative solutions.
- Cultivates strong relationships through effective communication and negotiation skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 6-8 years of experience with a bachelors degree
- Multi-location Retail experience
- Strategic HR experience
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
Nice To Have:
- IL state law knowledge
- Labor/Employee Relation experience
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
