Human Resources Business Partner

About Erie Home

At Erie Home, we are powered by people on a single mission to make homeownership easy. We’ve crafted a team of the very best to ensure we make a difference by winning every day. In addition to serving our customers, Erie Home strives to build a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work® as well as a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces recognition.

From competitive medical benefits to people-focused committees like the Women’s Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and VetConnect, we are dedicated to making Erie Home a workplace where you can win every day. Come grow your career with us.

Why Erie Home

• We Win – Being driven every day to win is who we are

• People Powered – Recognized as a top Ohio and U.S. workplace by Great Place to Work®, Energage, and more

• Family Feel with Enterprise-Level Resources – You are important to us, and we’ve built a culture you’ll love

• Support – Inclusion, sustainability, and reliability surround everything we do

• Personal Growth – Dedicated to providing resources and encouragement for employee growth

• Mobility – Locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, with continued expansion

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to business leaders by aligning people strategies with business objectives. This role partners closely with leaders and Human Resources Centers of Excellence (COEs) to support organizational effectiveness, talent planning, performance management, employee engagement, workforce planning, change management, and employee relations.

The HRBP provides consultative support to leaders and helps drive people-related decisions that support business growth, organizational health, and a high-performing culture. This role is responsible for translating business needs into people strategies and ensuring a consistent employee experience through strong partnership with COE teams including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Learning & Development, Compliance, and HR Systems.

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Business Partnership & Strategic Support

• Partner with leaders to understand business priorities, operational challenges, and workforce needs, and translate them into actionable people strategies.
• Provide consultative guidance to leaders on organizational design, team effectiveness, succession planning, workforce planning, and talent strategies.
• Support leaders through organizational change, including restructures, role clarity, communication planning, and change management initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, team effectiveness, and organizational performance.

Talent & Performance Management

• Coach leaders on performance management practices, goal setting, feedback, accountability, and development planning.
• Support talent review, succession planning, and identification of high-potential talent across supported business functions.
• Partner with Learning & Development to identify leadership and team development needs and support execution of development strategies.
• Help leaders build and maintain a high-performance culture aligned with company values and expectations.

Employee Relations & Leadership Coaching

• Provide guidance and support to leaders on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, policy interpretation, corrective action, investigations, and sensitive workplace issues.
• Partner with the appropriate HR COEs and Legal, as needed, to ensure consistency and appropriate risk management.
• Coach leaders through complex employee situations while balancing employee experience, compliance, and business needs.
• Identify trends in employee relations issues and recommend proactive solutions.

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management

• Support leaders through business transformation, organizational changes, integration efforts, and evolving team structures.
• Help assess organizational health and recommend strategies to improve communication, leadership effectiveness, and employee experience.
• Partner across HR to support the rollout and adoption of enterprise-wide people programs, processes, and initiatives.
• Serve as a change champion by helping leaders navigate ambiguity and communicate effectively through change.

Data, Insights & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Leverage people data, trends, and metrics to identify opportunities, risks, and recommendations for business leaders.
• Partner with COEs to deliver HR solutions in areas such as compensation, talent acquisition, employee experience, HR systems, and policy implementation.
• Help ensure HR programs and practices are implemented consistently and effectively across the supported client groups.
• Participate in special projects and enterprise HR initiatives that support company growth and integration.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience supporting leaders in a consultative HR capacity.
• Experience partnering with leaders on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, performance management, and talent planning.
• Experience working within or alongside a Center of Excellence HR model strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting organizational change, restructures, or business transformation efforts preferred.
• Experience in multi-state, fast-paced, high-growth environments preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Certifications:

• Strong business acumen and ability to align people strategies to operational goals.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong coaching, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively across functions.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and helping leaders through change.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make practical recommendations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems/HRIS platforms.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal travel may be required based on business needs.

Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements:

• Additional hours may be required based on business needs.
• This position is classified as exempt.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment.
• Indoor work in a climate-controlled environment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work primarily involving sitting for extended periods of time.

Are We Your Company?

Focused on Growth Erie Home is dominating the home improvement industry as we continue to grow. We work hard and play harder. With offices across the U.S. and Canada, our diverse team spans marketing, sales, installation, and service. We are committed to employee growth through:

• Innovating, Always – Providing cutting-edge solutions for employees and customers

• Partnering with Our Customers – Building trusted relationships at the core of everything we do

• Empowering Employees – Creating opportunities for growth and success in a supportive environment

• Supporting Our Communities – Giving back to the places our customers and employees call home

What We Offer

• Industry-leading compensation package

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits after 60 days

• Retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid parental leave and generous paid time off programs

• On-campus fitness programs and meal delivery services

• Comprehensive health, wellbeing, financial wellness, and childcare benefits

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Additional Perks

• Employee assistance program with 24/7 legal, financial, and counseling support

• Employee discount marketplace with thousands of savings options

• Gym membership reimbursement

• Employee resource groups, including VetConnect and the Women’s Committee

Awards and Recognition

Erie Home has been recognized as a top workplace by The Plain Dealer, is a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces USA by Energage, and is Great Place to Work® Certified™. Additional recognitions include:

• Remodeling 550 list placements

• Qualified Remodeler Top 500 rankings

• Smart Culture Awards for employee-focused culture

• Inc. 5000 and Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest growth recognition

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Erie Home is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, in accordance with applicable law.