Category/Area of Expertise: Human Resources
Job Requisition: 532236
Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike
Store Code: Human Resources - Brands (5148612)
At The GIANT Company we're committed to making our stores and facilities better every day for our team members, customers, and communities. It's our secret recipe for success and it guides everything we do. We put our customers first, do what's right, win together, and make ideas happen. As a team member here, that's exactly what you'll help us do. You'll share your ideas, learn new skills, and really make a difference for not only your team, but for your customers and your community.
About Us
The GIANT Company, based out of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, has been serving customers since 1923, with nearly 200 stores located in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. We believe that our greatest strength is our people. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive both personally and professionally. Our core values of Care, Courage, Humor, Integrity, and Teamwork are exemplified every day by our team members.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, future, and work-life balance, including, but not limited to:
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as cessation programs, to encourage you to be your healthiest self
- Parental leave and adoption assistance so you can grow your family
- A 401(k) plan with company-match to help you save for the future
- An Employee Assistance Program to assist you in navigating life's challenges
- Paid time off designed to support a healthy work-life balance
- Discounts for team members to make your money go further
Our commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond the workplace. We offer paid volunteerism to encourage giving back to the community, and we actively pursue zero-waste initiatives to promote sustainability.
Join us and be part of a company that values your contribution, cares about your well-being, supports your future, and delivers value and freshness with kindness every day.
Your Role in Our Story as an HR Business Partner
The HR Business Partner role acts as a strategic partner for the Brand, ensuring that HR possesses deep knowledge of business objectives and the HR strategy is embedded into functional areas in support of business goals. The incumbent provides strong, consistent HR leadership to the function with the objective of adding value to the organization using business, operational, analytics and talent management acumen.
What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like as an HR Business Partner
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Regional Director, providing strategic HR insight to support operational decision-making and problem-solving.
- Partner with the Regional Support Team to align HR strategies with business goals and contribute to regional planning.
- Bring a team member focused lens to business challenges and opportunities to improve performance and engagement.
- Regional Leadership & Collaboration
- Act as a key leader within the Regional Support Team, fostering collaboration across HR, Operations, Merchandising, Asset Protection, and Customer Service.
- Represent HR in regional leadership meetings, providing insights and recommendations on workforce trends.
- Support regional initiatives, projects, and store/holiday readiness walks.
- HR Metrics & Workforce Planning
- Monitor and analyze HR and labor metrics including staffing levels, overtime, turnover, absenteeism, applicant flow, and workforce utilization.
- Translate data insights into actionable recommendations to improve performance and associate experience.
- Partner with field leaders to drive data-informed decision-making and proactive workforce planning.
- Guide leaders through the performance management cycle including goal setting, reviews, and corrective action processes.
- Lead calibration sessions to ensure fairness and consistency in performance evaluations.
- Provide tools and coaching to strengthen feedback and development conversations.
- Promote a positive work environment through engagement and timely issue resolution.
- Conduct investigations and document findings, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
- Provide guidance on coaching, discipline, and conflict resolution.
- Talent Management & Development
- Identify and develop high-potential talent; support succession planning and leadership pipelines.
- Facilitate leadership development programs and training initiatives.
- Support Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager development processes and readiness.
- Partner with Learning & Development to deliver impactful training aligned to business needs.
- Identify skill gaps and recommend targeted learning solutions.
- Monitor effectiveness of training and reinforce a culture of continuous development.
- Recruitment, Staffing & Onboarding
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and field leaders to ensure timely and effective hiring.
- Monitor staffing levels and support workforce planning and bench strength development.
- Ensure consistent and engaging onboarding experiences across the region.
- Compliance & Policy Implementation
- Ensure adherence to employment laws, company policies, and ethical standards.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, and HR-focused store visits.
- Deliver HR policy training and reinforce consistent execution across locations.
- Change Management & Culture
- Lead HR-related aspects of organizational change initiatives (e.g., leadership transitions, restructures, new store openings).
- Champion company culture and values across all locations.
- Act as a change agent driving continuous improvement.
- Drive participation in engagement surveys and facilitate action planning.
- Monitor engagement trends and partner with leadership to implement improvements.
- Conduct stay interviews and support retention strategies.
- HR Projects & Lifecycle Support
- Support cross-functional HR initiatives and company-wide program rollouts.
- Manage key stages of the employee lifecycle including onboarding, development, and exit processes.
- Provide field insights to inform HR strategy and program enhancements.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and labor trends
- Knowledge of workforce planning, talent management, and performance management processes
- Familiarity with HRIS systems and data analytics tools
- General understanding of retail or field-based operations
- Building and sustaining relationships
- Strong business and HR acumen
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Influencing and coaching skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Office, Excel and data analysis skills
- Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality
- Ability to travel within assigned region
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- 2-4 years of progressive HR experience and/or related field based operations experience
- Experience in employee relations, performance management, and talent development preferred
- Experience supporting field or multi-site operations is a plus
10 Reasons Why You Should Join The GIANT Company:
- We Ensure You're Seen and Valued: At The GIANT Company, inclusion isn't optional; it's how we operate. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and opportunities are provided for all.
- We Invest in Your Growth: With opportunities for continued education, professional growth, and leadership development, The GIANT Company supports your long-term career journey.
- We Keep It Human: We work hard, but we also laugh, support one another, and never forget that life happens outside of work too.
- We Strive to Make a Difference: Be part of a company that gives back to the communities it serves, making a meaningful difference beyond the stores' walls. We are a company that prioritizes sustainability and responsible sourcing to ensure a better future for generations to come.
- We Empower Our Team Members: At The GIANT Company, you're encouraged to bring your ideas to the table and make a real impact on the business and its customers.
- We Provide Flexibility: With hybrid schedules and a culture that respects boundaries, our team can do great work while still having time and space for life outside the office.
- We Recognize and Appreciate Our Team Members: Your efforts will not go unnoticed. We celebrate wins and appreciate the people that make them possible.
- We Obsess on Freshness, with Our Products, Stores, and Team Members: Freshness drives everything we do. We innovate constantly to stay ahead of trends and deliver standout products. Our stores are ever-evolving spaces designed to inspire, and we build our teams with energetic, growth-minded individuals who bring fresh thinking every day.
- We Foster a Collaborative, Team-Oriented Culture: We believe that the best ideas come from working together. Our environment encourages open communication, cross-functional teamwork, and mutual support.
- We Have a Long-Standing Reputation: Join a trusted brand that has been a staple in the community for over 100 years, known for its dedication to customer care and quality service.
What are the details?
- Hybrid Remote: This position is based out of Carlisle, PA and will require 3 days a week in the office.
- Reporting: The HR Business Partner reports into the HR Divisional Manager within the HR Team.
- Position Posting Length: The position posting will be live for 2 weeks after the posting date listed at the top of this page.
The GIANT Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The GIANT Company
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
Jul 01, 2026