HR Business Partner I

Role Overview

• Develops and maintains a position of trusted advisor to the Sr. Director of Operations.
• Advises the Sr. Director of Operations and operations managers on engagement, retention, training and discipline issues as they arise, and identifies trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Establishes and nurtures a visible and positive HR presence within the branches and among associates at all levels.
• Directs the activities of assigned HR staff to ensure Associate Relations issues and problems are addressed before their magnitude necessitates escalation.
• Establishes and maintains positive Labor relations. Participates in arbitration's, grievances, and contract negotiations, and ensures operations managers understand their CBA.
• Partners with Loss Prevention, Accounting, Supply Chain, and other departments to support operations’ objectives.
• Directs the recruiting function life-cycle at the location(s).
• Directs the delivery of on-boarding, orientation, and training.
• Regularly communicates with peers to collaborate on common challenges and opportunities.
• Regularly communicates with Regional HRD about the state of HR within assigned location(s).
• Maintains knowledge of current trends, technical, regulatory, and statutory related to the Human Resources function to ensure delivery of appropriate advice and counsel.
• Conducts confidential HR investigations.
• Ensures that all federal, state, local laws, collective bargaining agreements and corporate HR-policies are proactively managed.
• Administers individually or through the supervision of others all company and local HR policies.
• Acts as a supervisor, mentor and primary resource to other HR professionals on site

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated equivalent
• Requires the ability to analyze information to recommend resolutions to complex problems and strategic challenges
• Requires the technical HR knowledge associated with obtaining and maintaining a HRCI SPHR certification or equivalent
• Requires 7-10 years of experience in HR with 3-5 years of HR management experience, (including the supervision of other HR staff)
• Requires demonstrated competency in the development of HR strategies and associate engagement
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with associates; excellent problem-solving and writing skills
• Requires ability to build collaborative partnerships and experience working with other departments
• Requires strong working knowledge of employment-related local/state/federal regulations
• Requires proficiency with HRIS and business software/systems and have expertise in preparing documents, spreadsheets and presentations
• Requires flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple projects and manage remote direct reports, while maintaining focus on critical HR processes
• Requires the ability to lead and be a member of a team; ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Requires national, regional, and area travel up to 50% of the time

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus