Human Resources Business Partner

National Beverage Corp•La Mirada, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic business partner, responsible for managing the Human Resource function for his/her respective business unit. Services provided under the direction of this position include the employee relations, organizational development, recruitment and other general Human Resources services. Additionally, the Human Resources Business partner is responsible for the development of processes and metrics that support the achievement of the organization’s business goals. This role requires a commitment to the Company mission and values, ability to interact positively with others, and to promote a cooperative working environment. The individual must consistently set an example of professional appearance and standards of behavior, form and maintain effective partnerships, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English. The ability to handle sensitive information confidentially, coordinate multiple projects, and prioritize competing demands is crucial. The HRBP will objectively listen to employee concerns, act in accordance with company policies and legal compliance, and annually review and recommend improvements to HR policies and practices. They must maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation, work with management to resolve employee relations issues, and gather information for investigations. The role involves demonstrating respect for others, integrating a philosophy of quality, and assisting in developing, coordinating, and implementing HR programs to leverage efficiencies and gain productivity. The position often involves negotiating in competitive or adversarial environments and evaluating situations with various interpretations. The HRBP must be able to travel to company locations and attend meetings with minimal notice.

Requirements

Commitment to Company mission and values.
Ability to interact with the public and other employees in a positive manner and promote a cooperative working environment.
Consistently sets the example of professional appearance and standards of behavior.
Able to form and maintain effective partnerships across organizational boundaries.
Excellent oral and written communications skills (including public speaking) in English.
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Coordinates several projects at the same time while prioritizing competing demands on time frames.
Ability to listen objectively to employee concerns and complaints and act, or plan a recommended course of action, in accordance with all Company policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal human resource laws and regulations.
Annually reviews and makes recommendations to Management for improvement of policies, procedures, and practices on personnel matters.
Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and insures compliance.
Work with corporate and field Management to resolve general employee relations issues. Gathers information for investigations.
Consistently demonstrate respect and appreciation for the efforts of others.
Espouses and integrates a philosophy of quality. Sets an example for change and new concepts.
Assists in developing, coordinating and implementing all HR programs, within business unit, to leverage efficiencies and gain productivity.
Typically negotiates in a competitive or adversarial environment.
Typically faces situations that have a variety of interpretations and require careful evaluation.
Ability to travel to any location where the Company operates and expand territory as business needs dictate.
Ability to attend various meetings as requested with minimal advanced notice.
Bachelor Degree in Human Resources or appropriate equivalent with HR focus from an accredited university.
Minimum of 8 years of human resources experience.
Knowledge of labor law on a state and federal level with continuing education credits.
Pass the drug test.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible Full Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

PHR Certified Professional (PHR) preferred.
At least three years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Ability to speak and write Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees recruiting and staffing needs within their business unit.
Provides and trains management on selection and staffing resources and tools. May plan, coordinate and attend job fairs.
Counsels and coaches management on business decisions related to personnel issues, leadership and management effectiveness.
Represents HR in companywide initiatives.
May conduct training classes on HR issues.
Addresses turnover and looks for trends and problems.
Identifies breaches of culture/values that impact workplace.
Drives compliance by supporting consistency in practice of policies & procedures and employment law.
Provides effective leadership to any assigned staff.
Periodically reviews human resource related contracts and arrangements (i.e., employee insurance, Wellness Program, EAP etc.) and makes appropriate recommendations as to changes and additions and ensures they are current and timely.
Works with management to ensure company is free of harassment and discrimination. Investigates any such claims promptly.
Serve on appropriate committees internally and externally as assigned.
Manage and administer an equitable, metrics-based performance Management program.
Manage and administer a wage and salary system.
Meets or exceeds the Company’s goals of employee/customer satisfaction for the Human Resource Department.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.