Job Description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture – Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who We Are

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional employee and customer experience.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true Growth Mindset, Ashley invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

If you are a current Ashley employee, please log into your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.

Position Title

Human Resources Manager

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic business partner to site leadership, aligning people initiatives with operational goals to drive business performance. This role works closely with leaders to gain a deep understanding of the operation, workforce challenges, and business objectives, ensuring Human Resources and Operations are fully aligned in supporting employees and achieving organizational success.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on HR professional with strong business acumen, the ability to influence leaders at all levels, and a passion for creating a high‑performance culture centered on accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Business Alignment

• Serve as a strategic partner to site leadership, aligning HR strategies with operational goals.
• Develop a deep understanding of the operation, workforce needs, and business objectives.
• Ensure Human Resources and Operations are fully aligned in supporting employees and driving organizational success.

Employee Relations & Risk Mitigation

• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations matters.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support performance management efforts, including coaching and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Mitigate organizational risk through consistent application of policies and sound judgment.

Workforce Trends, Engagement & Retention

• Partner with leadership to identify workforce trends and emerging issues.
• Address employee concerns and develop solutions that enhance engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Support employee retention strategies and improve workforce stability in partnership with operational leaders.

Culture, Communication & Leadership Support

• Play a critical role in fostering a positive and accountable workplace culture.
• Build trust with employees and promote open, honest communication.
• Support leadership development through coaching and feedback.
• Help create an environment where both employees and the business can thrive.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Hands‑on Human Resources professional with strong business acumen.
• Able to influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Passionate about building a high‑performance culture centered on:
• Skilled at balancing employee advocacy with business needs.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment.
• Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks; inspects details and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve tools, processes, and employee experience.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how people initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability.
• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example; builds trust across functions.
• Customer‑Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization and its employees.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable actions.

Employment Eligibility

Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.