Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Citi Trends is a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories, and home trends dedicated to delivering great style and amazing brands at exceptional prices. The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to field and corporate leaders, supporting talent management, employee relations, performance management, compensation practices, HR policies, workplace safety, compliance, and employee engagement.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders to identify and develop high-potential talent and succession plans aligned to organizational goals
- Monitor career progression and support development strategies for emerging and established leaders
- Coordinate employee development plans and performance management initiatives
- Model effective leadership behaviors to reinforce training standards and organizational expectations
- Provide employee relations guidance, conduct investigations, and support resolution of workplace concerns
- Foster open communication, trust, and positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
- Promote HR programs and initiatives designed to create a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace
- Enhance employee engagement by addressing concerns promptly and supporting team-building initiatives
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including California labor law
- Assist with the implementation and consistent application of HR policies and procedures
- Support Store Managers with annual performance evaluations and employee-related processes
- Oversee HR support for Retail Stores, Corporate Offices, and Distribution Centers
- Analyze HR data and trends to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement
- Provide feedback and recommendations to leadership on talent, engagement, and compliance risks
- Execute HR initiatives with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business and organizational needs
Skills
- • 3–5 years of related HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- • High school diploma or GED required
- • Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- • Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion
- • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
- • Ability to travel as needed
- • Strategic Thinking & Business Partnership
- • Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- • Employment Law & Compliance
- • Talent Development & Succession Planning
- • Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness
- • High Emotional Intelligence & Professional Judgment
- • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
- • SHRM or HRCI certification
- • Experience supporting retail, multi-site, or distribution environments
- • Strong knowledge of California employment law
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