Associate HR Business Partner

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The Opportunity

The Associate HR Business Partner serves as a hands-on advisor to leaders managing large frontline teams and broader corporate populations. This role focuses on delivering practical, scalable HR solutions that support productivity, retention, compliance, and employee experience.

This is a remote role with occasional travel; candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone are preferred to support team alignment, though all qualified applicants will be considered.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Partner closely with leaders of high‑volume frontline teams to support workforce planning, staffing needs, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to people managers on performance management, attendance, employee engagement, and leader effectiveness.
• Execute and support core HR processes at scale, including onboarding, performance management, compensation planning, talent reviews, and workforce transitions.
• Manage employee relations matters common to high‑volume environments, including attendance, performance, conduct, policy interpretation, and compliance with wage-and-hour and employment laws.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver HR programs and services in a consistent, compliant, and efficient manner.
• Leverage workforce data and reports to spot patterns in turnover, absenteeism, hiring speed, and engagement, then turn those findings into practical steps.
• Partner with leaders to reinforce a fair, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture that supports retention and performance.
• Assist with organizational change efforts by promoting team expansion, updating roles, refining processes, and introducing new technologies, while emphasizing transparent communication and leader preparedness.
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What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required (Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred)
• 2–3+ years of relevant HR experience, preferably supporting high‑volume frontline teams
• Working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, wage-and-hour considerations, and HR compliance in hourly environments
• Demonstrated range in capabilities needed for a generalist/HR business partner role (e.g., project management, facilitation, written communications)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear, practical guidance in fast-moving situations
• Comfort working in a high-change, deadline-driven environment with competing priorities
• Experience using HR systems and workforce data to support decision-making preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What Will Set You Apart

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) or a Master’s degree
• Experience supporting retail, service, or high- volume environments
• A passion for building culture and helping others grow their careers

All Roads Lead to Valvoline

We know everyone’s path looks different. Whether you’re just getting started or are looking to grow into something more, Valvoline is a place where you can build a meaningful career—backed by a team that believes in your potential. Ready to bring what drives you? Let’s go!

 We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)  
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance* 

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

 Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email ECC@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.