HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner plays a critical role in aligning human resources strategies and practices with the goals of a specific division or region. This role serves as a trusted advisor to people managers, offering solutions that drive business outcomes and foster a positive work environment. The HR Business Partner partners across human resources functions to support talent management, teammate relations, and organizational development while implementing initiatives aligned with business priorities.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop and execute human resources strategies and initiatives aligned with business goals

• Advise managers on human resources policies, teammate relations best practices, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws

• Support talent acquisition efforts and collaborate on hiring top talent to meet workforce needs

• Coach leaders on performance management, facilitate feedback cycles, and support continuous talent development

• Act as a trusted advisor on teammate relations, partnering with associate relations on investigations when warranted and supporting conflict resolution

• Analyze human resources data including turnover, engagement, and retention to provide insights and drive data-informed decisions

• Support change management efforts by guiding leaders and teammates through organizational changes

• Lead human resources training sessions and support leadership development initiatives

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

• Experience Requirements: 4–6 years experience in relevant field

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Deep understanding of human resources best practices, employment laws, and industry trends

• Ability to align human resources strategies with business goals and influence stakeholders

• Proven expertise in managing teammate relations issues including conflict resolution

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret human resources data and provide actionable insights

• Experience developing and delivering human resources training and supporting leadership development programs

• Proficiency in human resources information systems, productivity software, and human resources analytics tools

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.  A detailed Environmental and Physical Requirements document is available in the Total Rewards department. 

Additional Information Regarding ASM Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.