Regional HR Business Partner

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Drive the execution of HR initiatives in the areas of organizational effectiveness, staffing, learning, performance management, employment practices, and HR communications. Support the execution of HR programs/processes within a region.    

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Manage the execution of HR programs/processes in the areas of: OE, Staffing, Performance Management, Learning, and Employment Practices.
• Manage associate relations necessary to maintain a positive and productive environment.
• Provide HR Support and guidance to HR Regional Managers and their staffs.
• Analyze reports to evaluate HR operations for assigned area.
• Assess regional needs on an ongoing basis and facilitate or develop programs to respond to the needs of the area
• Actively participates in acquisition integration assignments involving orientation, benefits and training.  

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.  

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Typically requires overnight travel 25% to 50% of the time.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.  

​Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable  

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.  

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience providing HR support to all levels of the organization.
• Experience supporting an employee base of over 600.
• Experience in Staffing, Learning, and Talent management.
• Experience supervising others.
• Multi-unit management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ability to make key HR decisions and elevate to appropriate levels of HR/department.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment impacting HR decisions.
• HR M&A experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT or HR. PMP certification preferred.
• Experience using / managing HR systems (PeopleSoft, Kronos) and managing multiple HR system related initiatives.
• Familiarity with business specific HR policies and procedures in order to ensure HR systems are in compliance in the
  processing of information.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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