Human Resources Business Partner - Long Island/New York Territory

Whitsons Culinary Group•Melville, NY

4h•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Whitsons is seeking a dynamic Human Resource professional to join our team as an HR Business Partner. This role is crucial for aligning HR plans with the company's business and strategic objectives. The HRBP will manage all HR issues in the region, interpret policies, and consult with managers and team members on complex HR matters. Key responsibilities include providing leadership coaching, executing HR programs such as Management/Employee Development, Talent Acquisition, and Workforce Planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required
7–10 years of progressive Human Resources management experience required
Significant experience working in unionized environments; multi-union experience strongly preferred
HRIS experience required (ADP, Ceridian, UltiPro, or similar platforms)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Strong working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, performance management, diversity, and employment law
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High emotional intelligence and sound judgment when handling sensitive matters
Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to travel to and work at remote locations; reliable personal transportation required
Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations preferred
PHR, SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred
Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Partners with management to ensure that all employee relations matters are approached and resolved in a confidential and professional manner.
Provides consultation to management and staff regarding performance issues, including review and coaching of performance assessments and disciplinary actions. Facilitates meeting discussions.
Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations and responds to employee relation issues. Proactively works toward issue and/or conflict resolution on a variety of employee relation issues. Communicates with administration, managers and legal counsel as needed.
Proactively counsels managers on a variety of Human Resource issues including policies/procedures and appropriate employment decisions.
Supports proactive one point of contact service model and ensures continuity of exceptional internal client services.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Works closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
Provides timely communication to promote positive staff relations and responds to management reporting needs on a variety of Human Resources related activities and programs.
Serves as internal Human Resources consultant by analyzing and recommending solutions to Human Resources issues. In partnership with Management provides supporting climate for positive change and employee engagement. Assists with organizational change management initiatives. Skillfully, facilitates conflict resolution.
Maintains current knowledge of system wide and location specific procedures, processes, policies and operations. Utilizes e-mail, voicemail, and other technology to maintain open channels of communication.
Assist the Director of HR with local union negotiations, attending union negotiation sessions when necessary. Ensures management compliance with all collective bargaining agreements. Counsels and assists managers on interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and grievance process.
Process, investigate and respond to union grievances and NLRB charges in a timely manner; escalate to Vice President, HR as needed; seeks advice and counsel from employment/labor counsel as needed.
Interact with union representatives as needed, and ensure harmonious relationships with unions.
Attend union arbitrations and NLRB hearings as needed.
Represent the Company at any unemployment claims hearings or other agency hearings, as needed.
In partnership with Corporate Talent Acquisition team, manage recruitment efforts for all exempt and non-exempt team members, student interns and temporary employees. Participate in new employee orientations, as needed.
In partnership with Corporate Talent Development team, execute hourly employee training programs including coordination/execution of employee development programs and reporting/compliance where required.
Manage all safety initiatives throughout region under direction of the Safety Director
Ensure that Whitsons is maintaining thorough and accurate personnel records, keeping in compliance with all government regulations.
Performs additional duties and work on special projects as assigned including serving on task forces, committees, etc.