Lead, HR Business Partner - New England Region

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

As a trusted advisor on the Regional Retail Leadership Team, you will: 

• →Partner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support that aligns with business goals and enhances the teammate experience. 

• →Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning. 

• →Champion our values and culture by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment. 

• →Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI. 

• →Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational impact. 

• →Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and company policies, serving as a subject matter expert on regional employment practices. 

• →Support change management efforts and lead initiatives that drive teammate engagement and retention. 

• →Oversee headcount management and partner with our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) team to ensure timely and effective staffing across the region. 

• 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6 years of related experience with a master’s degree.
• Prior exposure to multi-unit/location retail environments. 
• Strong working knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices. 
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. 
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% as needed to stores, region or division meetings, and company sponsored events.

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for people. A collaborative partner who builds trust and credibility across all levels of the organization. 
• A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, field-based environment. 
• A skilled influencer who leads through partnership, using a consultative approach to guide decisions and drive alignment without direct authority.

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred to support diverse teammate populations across the region. 
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
• Experience with union environments and labor relations.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.