HR BUSINESS PARTNER - NEW YORK, NY

Compass Group•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Group USA is a leading provider of foodservice and support services, with associates serving clients across a wide range of industries and locations throughout the United States. Our teams deliver innovative solutions, exceptional service, and outstanding experiences every day. The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will provide strategic and operational human resources support to field and business leaders across assigned locations and business units in the New York market. This role will partner closely with operational leadership to implement people strategies that support business objectives, talent development, associate relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and operational performance. The HRBP will serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures, talent management, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and employment practices. This position will collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and other business partners to implement effective people programs, support business priorities, and promote a positive associate experience. Candidates must have prior experience working in a unionized environment, including experience partnering with union employees and/or representatives and supporting labor relations matters. The ideal candidate will bring strong HR business partnership experience in a multi-site, operationally complex environment and the ability to balance business objectives with consistent, compliant employment practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of progressive human resources experience, preferably supporting a multi-site organization.
Prior experience working in a unionized environment, including direct experience partnering with union employees and/or representatives.
Experience supporting labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and the interpretation or application of collective bargaining agreements.
Demonstrated experience managing associate/employee relations matters and resolving complex employee issues.
Knowledge of HR practices, employment policies, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Experience supporting talent management, leadership development, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to partner with operational leaders in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Ability to apply HR policies and practices consistently while considering business needs and operational priorities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence leaders at multiple levels within a matrixed organization.
Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in foodservice, hospitality, facilities, or another operationally complex service environment.
Experience providing HR support across multiple locations or business units.
Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational human resources support to field and business leaders across assigned locations and business units in the New York market.
Partner closely with operational leadership to implement people strategies that support business objectives, talent development, associate relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and operational performance.
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures, talent management, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and employment practices.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and other business partners to implement effective people programs, support business priorities, and promote a positive associate experience.
Support labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and the interpretation or application of collective bargaining agreements.
Manage associate/employee relations matters and resolve complex employee issues.
Support talent management, leadership development, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
Partner with operational leaders in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Apply HR policies and practices consistently while considering business needs and operational priorities.