Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our Human Resources team has one goal: create solutions and services that foster an inclusive and innovative culture. We act as strategic partners to deliver innovative learning and development opportunities, comprehensive compensation and benefit solutions, recruiting tools and more to attract new talent and excite existing talent. We’re a compassionate, hardworking and dedicated team that knows our work makes an impact on our company every day. 

What you’ll be doing:

• The HR Business Consultant plays a vital role in aligning business objectives with employees and management. This position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs, communicating proactively with the HR department and business management to develop integrated solutions.      
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.   
• Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.        
• Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.

What you bring to the table: 

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.         
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
• Typically has 5 or more years of progressively complex related experience.       
• Proven experience in HR policies, procedures, and practices.      
• Knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressively complex related experience.    

What’s needed- Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
• Experience in conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations.           
• Experience in a global or multi-site environment.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups 
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more! 

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.