Human Resources Advisor - New York Market

By exhibiting exceptional teamwork, boundless curiosity, and the utmost care, the Retail Human Resources Advisor will assist their team to fulfil Blick’s commitment to our customers, the Arts, and our local communities.
Primary Tasks: The Retail Human Resources Advisor partners with retail field leadership across four districts to deliver practical, business-focused human resources support. This role acts as a trusted advisor to District Managers and Store General Managers, helping drive performance, strengthen employee engagement, and ensure consistent execution of HR programs, policies, and compliance across the organization.
The Retail Human Resources Advisor balances strategic partnership with hands-on execution, serving as the primary HR resource for day-to-day employee relations, talent management, and operational HR needs within the assigned regions.
Responsibilities:Field Partnership & Business Support

Partner with District Managers to support stores across four districts, aligning HR strategies with business objectives
Provide coaching and guidance to Store General Managers on performance management, employee engagement, and team effectiveness
Travels to store locations to build relationships with teams, assess situations and/or provide in-person support as able and needed
Participate in district/regional calls and business reviews to identify people-related risks and opportunities

Employee Relations

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action
Conduct thorough, timely, and objective investigations; provide recommendations aligned with company policy and legal requirements
Coach leaders on consistent and appropriate application of policies and documentation

Performance Management

Support leaders in diagnosing performance issues and driving accountability through clear expectations and action plans
Partner on progressive discipline, terminations, and complex performance situations
Contribute to performance review cycles, ensuring consistency and quality across districts

Talent & Workforce Planning

Partner with field leadership on hiring strategies, workforce planning, and succession planning
Identify talent gaps and support development plans for key roles
Collaborate with recruiting to improve candidate quality and hiring outcomes

Training & Development

Support the rollout and reinforcement of training programs for Store General
Managers and District Managers
Coach leaders on core management skills including feedback, coaching, and team development
Identify training needs based on trends in performance and employee relations

Compliance & Policy Execution

Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment laws across all locations
Monitor compliance trends and proactively address risks
Partner with HR and Legal teams on policy interpretation and updates

HR Operations & Projects

Support implementation of HR initiatives, programs, and systems (e.g., performance management, engagement surveys, HRIS updates)
Analyze HR metrics (turnover, engagement, retention, etc.) to inform action plans
Contribute to cross-functional HR projects and continuous improvement efforts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, and/or equivalent work experience.

Job Requirements

5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a multi-unit retail or field environment
Strong employee relations experience, including investigations and performance management
Demonstrated ability to influence and coach leaders at multiple levelsWorking knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws: Knowledge of employment laws relating to staffing and recruiting, compensation, organizational planning, organizational development, employee relations, safety training, and preventative labor relations
Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Dayforce or similar) and applicant tracking systems preferred
Bilingual preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others
Enthusiastic, energetic, approachable, and personable
Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-up skills: Ability to set priorities and organize time: Demonstrates initiative and can work independently
Strong computer skills to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively and discreetly deal with sensitive issues
Must be willing to travel 50% or more

Key Competencies

Business Acumen – Understands retail operations and aligns HR support to business outcomes
Judgment & Decision Making – Applies sound, consistent judgment in complex situations
Coaching & Influence – Builds trust and effectively guides leaders through challenging situations
Execution – Balances multiple priorities and delivers timely, high-quality results
Data-Driven Mindset – Uses metrics and trends to inform decisions

Pay Rate:
The pay range below is provided in compliance with state/city specific laws. This pay range applies to this location. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

$85,000 - $100,000 per year + Annual Bonus