HR Business Partner - RSC
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. · Tampa, FL
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Tampa, FL
Job highlights
- Strategic HR advisory role for RSC executives.
- Full employee lifecycle support for talent strategies.
- Drives continuous improvement and retention strategies.
- Collaborates cross-functionally for HR operations.
- Hybrid role based in Tampa, FL.
About the role
HR Business Partner - RSC
The HR Business Partner is a strategic advisor supporting multiple executives within the RSC, to align people strategies with organizational goals. They provide strategic and hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle, including talent attraction, training and development, performance management, succession planning, engagement and retention, and organizational enablement. By leveraging data insights and business acumen, the role drives continuous improvement, retention strategies, and leadership coaching to enhance team effectiveness and support multi-unit leaders in achieving operational success. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally to support HR operations, drive process improvements, and contribute to a culture that reflects our company’s Principles & Beliefs.
This position is based in our Tampa Restaurant Support Center and will work a hybrid schedule (mix of onsite and remote).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support with centers of excellence in areas including but not limited to organizational design, compensation planning, recruiting process, engagement, performance management, organizational and talent development, and general HR inquiries.
- Manage projects/initiatives for People programs, launch, training, execution and follow up, including workforce processes such as talent review, development planning, performance appraisals, etc.
- Coaches' functional leaders on team effectiveness, communication, and talent development.
- Collaborate with COEs to enhance the employee experience across the full talent lifecycle—from recruitment support to offboarding—with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Partner with HR Director to execute talent strategies and provide responsive, high-quality support to internal clients.
- Support employee engagement initiatives such as milestone celebrations, recognition programs, and culture-building events.
- Maintain and update job descriptions in alignment with job architecture and business needs.
- Assist in the development and implementation of retention strategies that reinforce company culture and reduce turnover.
- Analyze HR data and trends to inform decision-making and recommend improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Lead offboarding processes, including exit interviews and asset recovery, while identifying opportunities to improve the experience.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of HR programs and special projects.
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the HR team.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required
- HR Certification strongly preferred
Experience/Skills
- 4+ years of progressive HR experience
- Previous HRBP experience preferred
- Proven ability to support multiple leaders in navigating sensitive workplace issues with consistency, compliance, and sound judgment, required.
- Demonstrated operational HR experience in a restaurant, retail or corporate environment, preferred.
- Collaborative and self-aware communicator with a proven ability to build trust, adapt communication styles to diverse audiences, and foster inclusive, high-performing teams across multiple leadership levels.
- Solid understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and HRIS systems
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Bloomin' Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at BloominBrandsBenefits.com.
We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Key skills/competency
- HR Business Partner
- Talent Management
- Employee Engagement
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- HR Operations
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- HR Strategy
- Change Management
Skills & topics
- HR Business Partner
- Human Resources
- Talent Management
- Employee Engagement
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- HR Operations
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- HR Strategy
- Tampa
- Restaurant Industry
- Corporate
- Hybrid
- Full-time
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 4+ years of progressive HR experience, HRBP roles, and operational HR in restaurant/retail/corporate settings. Emphasize handling sensitive issues with consistency and judgment.
- Showcase collaboration: Detail your communication skills, ability to build trust, adapt styles, and foster high-performing teams across leadership levels.
- Demonstrate legal knowledge: Explicitly mention your solid understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and your high level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Highlight technical skills: List proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems, along with strong organizational and multi-priority management skills.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in talent attraction, development, performance management, engagement, and retention, using specific examples relevant to Bloomin' Brands' culture and principles.
Technical preparation
Master HRIS systems and Microsoft Office proficiency.,Understand federal, state, and local employment laws.,Practice analyzing HR data for insights.,Prepare case studies on handling workplace issues.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you coached a leader on team effectiveness.,How do you build trust with diverse employee groups?,Share an experience managing sensitive HR issues.,How do you prioritize multiple competing HR projects?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the HR Business Partner role at Bloomin' Brands?
- The HR Business Partner at Bloomin' Brands serves as a strategic advisor to RSC executives, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. This role provides comprehensive support across the entire employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and development to performance management, engagement, and retention, all while leveraging data insights and business acumen to drive continuous improvement and leadership effectiveness.
- What is the work arrangement for the HR Business Partner position at Bloomin' Brands?
- This HR Business Partner position is based at the Tampa Restaurant Support Center and operates on a hybrid work schedule, meaning it involves a combination of working onsite and remotely.
- What are the minimum qualifications for the HR Business Partner role at Bloomin' Brands?
- Candidates for the HR Business Partner role at Bloomin' Brands should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, along with at least 4 years of progressive HR experience. Proven ability to support multiple leaders in navigating sensitive workplace issues with consistency, compliance, and sound judgment is also required. An HR Certification is strongly preferred.
- What types of HR initiatives will the HR Business Partner be involved in at Bloomin' Brands?
- The HR Business Partner will be involved in a wide range of HR initiatives, including organizational design, compensation planning, recruiting process optimization, employee engagement programs, performance management, talent development, managing people programs and projects, executing talent strategies, supporting retention strategies, and leading offboarding processes.
- What is Bloomin' Brands' stance on diversity and equal opportunity for this HR Business Partner role?
- Bloomin' Brands values diversity and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. They are committed to providing employment consideration to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
- How does the HR Business Partner role contribute to leadership development at Bloomin' Brands?
- The HR Business Partner coaches functional leaders on team effectiveness, communication, and talent development. They also partner with the HR Director to execute talent strategies and provide responsive support to internal clients, ensuring leaders are equipped to foster high-performing teams and achieve operational success.