HR Business Partner chez HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP INC

Description

Title: HR Business Partner

Report to: Vice President of Human Resources

FLSA: Exempt

Position Overview

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition. This position may or may not have not direct supervisory responsibilities—but may still serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as primary HR point of contact for assigned region or business unit; liaison between field operational teams and HR group to ensure cohesive and efficient communication and provision of HR service excellence.
• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
• Consults with frontline management, providing HR guidance as appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Mentor managers on employee development best practices
• Responsible for administering performance management program
• Advises and guides management on disciplinary action and termination processes and best practices.
• Advise and guide management on performance management processes and best practices.
• Manages and resolve complex employee relations issues, in partnership/consult with HR Director. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. 
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to regional and frontline management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Works in partnership with HR group to support various initiatives including learning and development programs, hiring and retention initiatives, and employee engagement.
• Supports new hire onboarding programs and processes to help ensure successful new hire integration.
• Provides input on workforce planning and succession planning.
• Engages effective communication strategies to deliver key information regarding any process or policy changes, program implementations, etc. to help ensure employee understanding and adoption throughout assigned region/business unit
• Collaborate with Training Specialist regularly to support and implement training, which may include facilitation of in-person training on HR Compliance topics as needed.
• Conduct routine safety walk-throughs of assigned stores and report any safety concerns. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in directly related role.
• Experience resolving complex employee relations issues. 
• Extensive knowledge of Federal and State employment laws
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred. 
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly and efficiently
• Experience with the use of HRIS databases
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.

Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.