People Partner

STG • North Bergen, NJ

21h • $78,500 - $112,210

About The Position

The People Partner aligns business objectives with employees and management in assigned business units or geographies. Serving as a full-cycle Human Resource Partner, the role advises management and employees on HR matters, anticipates workforce needs, and works with business partners and the People team to develop and deliver integrated HR solutions. The People Partner builds partnerships across an assigned region, learns the business, and supports leaders with people-related programs and initiatives. The role also works to strengthen a people-first culture and improve employee engagement through feedback, recognition, and meaningful action plans.

The position serves as a trusted HR advisor and liaison, supports the Company Driver model, manages employee relations and investigations, and guides leaders on performance management, workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, HR policies, employment terms, and training. It maintains knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations and helps simplify HR processes while ensuring compliance.

The role requires at least three years of HR experience in an employee driver model, matrixed, multi-location operation, and willingness to travel up to 25% across multiple time zones. A bachelor's degree is preferred, though significant relevant industry experience may substitute. The position is eligible for a bonus and has a stated salary range of $78,500–$112,210.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of HR experience in an employee driver model, matrixed, multi-location operation.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across multiple time zones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including listening to business and customer needs.
• Ability to make and act on decisions in a timely manner and overcome roadblocks and challenges.
• Problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving problems, gathering and analyzing information, and developing alternative solutions.
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and state and federal employment laws.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred; significant and relevant industry experience may substitute.
• Bilingual ability preferred but not required.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, warehouse/distribution, trucking, or retail preferred.
• SHRM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary HR liaison for assigned business units and/or geographies.
• Consult with leaders and line management, providing HR guidance as appropriate.
• Analyze trends and metrics with the HR team to recommend, develop, and implement solutions, programs, and policies.
• Support the building and scaling of a Company Driver model.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to employee management to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with the Director, People Partners and Sr VP, People, as needed or required.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and performance improvement.
• Work with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen a people-first culture and drive employee engagement through feedback, recognition initiatives, and actionable plans.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to procure and onboard talent in alignment with organizational hiring and retention objectives.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develop and improve HR business processes, ensuring they are simplified, streamlined, compliant, and understood by stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate employment terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Guide business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Develop training materials and deliver training through webinars and on-site presentations.
• Participate in evaluating and monitoring training programs to ensure their success.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible; a list of STG benefits is available through the STG Benefits Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time