Under Armour:
Sr. Lead, HR Business Partner- Retail Job in Baltimore, VT

Under Armour is all about performance. Because what we make empowers athletes in every form to push themselves, to turn good into great, and to stay hungry for whatever comes next. And this is exactly what we expect from each other.
Working with us means one key thing: no matter what you do, you see every day and every project as a chance to push your field forward. In every store and every office, we build teams where everyone is an MVP. And together we tackle every challenge head on. Because we work to push the gear, the game, and ourselves farther.
We’re looking for people who do more than good work.
We’re looking for the Best in Every Game.
Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammates. As a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expected. Together our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can’t imagine living without.
POSITION SUMMARY 
The Sr. Lead, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for the full spectrum of HR practices for the business unit in which the HRBP is embedded to include; talent strategy, succession planning & performance management, talent acquisition, organizational design and effectiveness, training & development, associate relations, compensation & benefits.  As a member of the business unit, the HRBP will act as a liaison for the leadership team, HR specialists and executive team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the North American field retail organization – West Region.  
Strategic partner to the Regional Director, West 
Promote and establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale; drive the UA culture through all levels of the business unit.
Work closely with business unit leaders to assess in-house talent and create strategy to identify and retain current talent as well as attract outside talent to the business; prepare exit strategy for non-performers.
Provide coaching and counseling to business partners in all areas of Human Resources.
Proactively seek knowledge of both industry and functional specialty researching best practices, legal developments, emerging trends, technological advancements and benchmark comparison’s in order to create HR practices that are best in class.
Engage HR specialists to create and deploy the following:Consistent pipeline of internal and external talent for job openings
Proper application of benefits and rewards programs
Training and development programs to meet the needs of the business unit
Establishing wage and salary structure, pay policies
Compliance with applicable employment regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITES)
Proven knowledge of all core HR processes including performance management, organization design, leadership development, talent management, compensation, succession planning, training and organizational development.
Prior experience promoting an atmosphere which inspires teammates to excel and develop.
Prior experience leading talent strategy reviews, employee retention, and identification of high potential external resources.
Prior experience providing confidential counseling and coaching to all levels of the organization.  Exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Coach, mentor, and motivate team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. 
Proven experience working well with others to maintain and build cross-functional (internal and external) relationships.
Strong written and oral communication skills.  Prior experience clearly expressing complex ideas and strong presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively disseminate information in a clear and concise manner.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university
5-7 years of experience in Human Resources or related experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 
Microsoft Office
Human Resource systems
LOCATION: 
The preferred location for this role is Baltimore, MD. 
With the understanding that the role will largely support a West Coast time zone.  
RELOCATION: 
No relocation provided
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
Under Armour merchandise & Connected Fitness app discounts – including MyFitnessPal & MapMyFitness!
Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates.
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promotephysical activity and overall well-being.
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.