Human Resources Business Partner

Gellert Global Group•Madison, NJ

18d

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to assigned business leaders and employee groups, providing proactive HR partnership and guidance across employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, engagement, compensation, benefits, compliance, training, workforce planning, and organizational change. The role supports business priorities while helping foster a positive, compliant, high-performing, and employee-centered workplace culture aligned with GGG’s values. Gellert Global Group consists of leading North American food importing companies, including Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, and GGG Manufacturing. The group has more than 100 years of food-importing experience and combined revenues exceeding $1.7 billion. Its capabilities include sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, serving customers across retail, distribution, foodservice, hospitality, cruise, and food manufacturing. The company expects to relocate its corporate headquarters to Madison, New Jersey, in Q1 2027; candidates should be comfortable with this upcoming change in location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive HR experience.
Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, HR compliance, performance management, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compensation, and HR best practices.
Ability to build credibility and trusted partnerships with employees, managers, and leaders at all organizational levels.
Strong coaching, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and discreetly.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines with attention to detail and follow-through.
High integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Comfort with the company’s planned corporate headquarters relocation to Madison, New Jersey, in Q1 2027.

Nice To Haves

HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
Experience in a fast-paced, multi-site, distribution, food, manufacturing, or corporate environment.
Experience with ADP or other HRIS platforms.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders and managers across assigned client groups to understand business needs and provide practical, timely HR guidance and support.
Build relationships with employees and managers as a trusted point of contact for HR questions, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
Provide employee relations support, including coaching managers, resolving employee concerns, supporting investigations, and recommending fair and consistent outcomes.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies, partnering with internal resources and outside counsel as needed.
Work with managers to identify employee engagement opportunities and support action planning based on survey feedback, business needs, and organizational priorities.
Facilitate performance management, including goal setting, feedback, reviews, coaching, corrective action, and documentation.
Partner with managers and Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, position approvals, recruiting strategies, candidate interviews, selection, and onboarding.
Support new-hire onboarding and orientation to promote a positive employee experience and successful integration.
Partner with leaders on talent development, succession planning, career growth, retention, and organizational capability.
Provide guidance on compensation practices, job titles, grade alignment, bonus structures, and internal equity in partnership with HR leadership and Finance as appropriate.
Support benefits administration and employee changes, partnering with HR team members, Payroll, and vendors as needed.
Maintain accurate employee documentation and HRIS data related to employee changes, performance, onboarding, offboarding, leaves, and other HR processes.
Support training and development initiatives, including compliance training, manager education, leadership development, and employee learning opportunities.
Monitor workforce trends and employee feedback to identify opportunities to improve communication, process consistency, and employee experience.
Participate in HR projects and initiatives to improve policies, practices, systems, and processes across GGG.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and business information.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-paid life, accident, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Annual bonus opportunity.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.
Employee referral program.
Virtual learning and classroom-based development programs.
Education assistance.
Generous paid time off.
Parental leave.
Flexible work arrangements.
Employee recognition and engagement events.
Wellness initiatives.
Philanthropic opportunities.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.