National Vision Hiring for HR Business Partner – Remote Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores in 44 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. We operate five retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Vision Centers inside select Walmart stores and Vista Optical inside Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We employ over 13,000 people including a network of over 2,000 optometrists. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

National Vision is currently looking for a HR Business Partner to join our growing team! This position is a remote working opportunity, with preferred location in a major market in the central or mountain time zone (Ex: Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas).

Job Summary

The role serves as the strategic partner to Business Leaders (Regional VPs & District Managers) in the areas of succession planning, talent development, performance feedback, engagement, and People Team programs and initiatives. This position is an analyst of company data and processes, an advocate for change when needed, and plays a critical role in the organization’s ability to attract, retain and develop high performing associates.

What Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Works closely with the Retail Regional and District management team, providing them with expert guidance, coaching and support on the full range of talent and employee related issues.
• Understands company reporting resources and analyzes information effectively to influence decisions made by Regional Leadership in the area of People Team (HR) programs, processes, and initiatives.
• Works with People Team leaders to drive key People Team processes and initiatives throughout the field and provides information to HR Leaders based on feedback from the business.
• Drives and facilitates the succession planning process in partnership with the Regional Directors and Regional VPs to identify high potential talent and build a strategic plan to support the growth of the business.
• Leads, collaborates and/or contributes to projects with other People Team members or cross functionally in support of the People Team’s strategic goals.
• Identifies current trends, policies and reporting to make recommendations on improvements to the workplace in sync with National Vision’s mission, vision and values.
• Participates in the development, facilitation and/or presentation of training for field leadership in small group settings, seminar formats or at regional/conference meetings.
• Travels to markets with business leaders to understand day to day operational challenges that can be positively impacted by People Team programs and initiatives. After identifying opportunities, the PTBP plays key role in ensuring field receives training & support.

Work Experience

• 7+ years of experience in a variety of Human Resources roles with increasing responsibilities
• Experience should include combination of Employee Relations, Compensation, Training, and /or Recruiting
• Ability to assess organizational systems and structures, business strategies, and informed about emerging industry trends
• Excellent track record of success partnering with management, serving as a credible and trusted resource
• Ability to implement short and long-term human resource/change management initiatives
• Experience preferred in HR role supporting large hourly workforce operating in a geographically matrixed organization
• PHR/SHRM Certification (Preferred)

Education

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

Taking care of our people

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.