HR Manager, Business Partner

Heritage Distribution•Franklin, TN

18d

About The Position

Heritage Distribution Holdings is seeking an influential HR Manager to partner with leaders and align HR programs with business needs across its businesses. The role focuses on building trust, developing talent, strengthening employee engagement, and shaping HR support as the company grows through acquisitions, including businesses without an established HR function. This is described as a business-partner role rather than an administrative one. Early work includes learning the business by visiting operations, meeting leaders, and shadowing critical roles, then assessing onboarding processes across businesses and recommending improvements. The HR Manager will also help shape and implement the company-wide HR Roadmap and identify opportunities for HR to better support business strategy and talent development. Day-to-day responsibilities span recruiting, talent development, performance management, employee relations investigations, engagement interviews, leave and claims management, partnership with HR Operations on compensation, benefits, and payroll, and administration and improvement of HR policies and programs. The position is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and requires travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Administration.
At least 5 years of progressive, multi-site HR generalist experience.
Solid knowledge of HR practices and employment law.
Experience leading thorough employee relations investigations.
Ability to build trust and rapport quickly with leaders and front-line associates.
Curiosity and confidence to learn the business and get involved.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Visit operations, meet key leaders, and shadow critical roles to learn the business.
Assess onboarding processes across businesses and recommend improvements for a consistent, high-quality new-hire experience.
Lead initiatives related to employee engagement and talent management, and help leaders understand their business value.
Help shape and implement the company-wide HR Roadmap.
Identify opportunities for HR to better support business strategy and develop talent.
Own the full recruiting cycle for assigned businesses.
Build relationships with people across locations, identify leadership development needs, and help create individual development plans.
Advise managers on coaching and corrective action, review documentation before issuance, and join conversations when useful to support newer managers.
Conduct fair, objective, and professional employee relations investigations and determine appropriate action.
Conduct stay and exit interviews to understand workplace climate and morale.
Manage occasional leaves of absence, workers’ compensation matters, and unemployment claims.
Partner with HR Operations on compensation, benefits, and payroll needs.
Administer HR policies and programs, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.