Sr. HR Generalist

Petco Sr. HR Generalist Want to help pets live their best lives? We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people. Pet First Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do. Foster the Fun Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services. Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success. We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events. Essential Job Functions Act as primary point of contact for business unit leaders in areas of partner experience, performance management, and engagement. Support assigned business unit with talent selection process. Help to onboard, develop, lead, and inspire new leaders to elevate our partner experience and impact business results; make recommendations to hire, advance, promote, or perform other changes of employment status for partners Partner with business leaders to ensure a successful implementation of our Performance Management process (goal setting, quarterly check-ins, career development plans, merit, and incentives) Provide guidance on goal setting, performance feedback, and development plans. Support managers in addressing performance issues and fostering a high-performance culture. Help maintain and support disciplinary action procedures and ensure understanding of compliance with applicable government laws and regulations. Collaborate and provide counsel/guidance/recommendations to leaders to address and fully resolve partner concerns (be it related to ER, benefits, leaves, or other questions). Engage in the talent selection process where deemed necessary. Champion and implement change initiatives in partnership with HR and Field Leadership (compensation, policies) Partner with HRBP team to identify opportunities and deliver training in support of strategic goals and team member development. Assist HR Leadership with Talent Review and calibration process Support Partners through troubleshooting or escalating Workday system errors, including one on one training to identify cause and solution Review and approve requests for compensation and job changes Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience in employee relations and HR practices. 5+ years of professional HR, partner development or leadership coaching experience, preferably in a retail setting Must possess a very high degree of discretion and confidentiality Advanced knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and practices Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems, Workday HRIS experience a plus. PHR, SHRM-CP or other professional certification a plus

Created: 2026-03-05