Associate HR Business Partner

SpartanNash•South Bend, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. This role will support daily functions of the Human Resources Department that include but not limited to, Hiring and Recruitment, orientation and on-boarding, Benefit administration, compliance follow-up, Data analytics, training, and associate relations. This position will have a balance of administrative and strategic support in the area or business segment they support.

Requirements

1-3 years human resources experience.
Knowledge of human resources policies and practices.
Detailed knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws.
Ability to provide leadership while partnering with facility management proactively addressing issues, questions and concerns responding with urgency to address Human Resources needs.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently on projects, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft office suite of products. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel, including overnight, between 10 and 25% to company locations depending on assigned area or position.
Project Management experience or certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other related field or combination of education and/or experience.
PHR/SHRM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Posting jobs, screening candidates, conduct interviews, extend offers and manage the onboarding process.
Support Maintaining of various files and documentation.
Support enrollment for various benefit programs, answering questions on coverage and processing changes.
Have knowledge and support of OFCCP programs, goals and training.
Have knowledge of FMLA, Leaves and ADA programs.
Support and administer FLSA compliance standards.
Investigate and recommend action on unemployment, workers compensation, and EEO claims.
Support the talent cycle, goal setting, writing and delivering performance reviews, and coaching leaders on written and verbal communication.
Investigate associate concerns, mediate disputes, addressing various complaints and maintaining positive associate relations.
Partner with HR management and HR Business Partner(s) to provide guidance and counsel to management and/or Associates on Associate relations issues and company policies, practices and procedures to include, but not limited to, promotions, demotions, transfers, benefits/open enrollment, leave of absences, return to work programs, worker's compensation, performance evaluations, performance plans, disciplinary actions, and terminations.