Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Operations Opportunities with ODW Logistics•Lockbourne, OH

21h

About The Position

ODW Logistics is a people-focused, customer-driven third-party logistics provider whose values are Respect, Trust, Team, and Opportunity. The Senior HRBP provides strategic human resources support to 4–8 distribution centers in the Columbus area, supporting associates and operations leaders at multiple levels. The role maintains an office in Lockbourne and supports teams both in person and virtually. The Senior HRBP connects associates with Centers of Excellence, helps resolve issues, builds lasting relationships, promotes engagement, models company values, and uses people data to inform ethical and timely decisions. The role partners with leadership on business-aligned HR guidance, performance and talent management, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, process improvement, and compliance. It also helps administer HR plans and procedures, contributes to personnel policies and employee materials, and supports new distribution center start-ups. The position reports to the HR Manager.

Requirements

6–10 years of HR Business Partner experience.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Knowledge of human resource management principles.
Demonstrated ability to coach and counsel associates at all levels.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to analyze and leverage people data to support decision-making.
Ability to maintain confidential information professionally.
Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely to associates at all levels.
Experience with computers, data entry, web-based applications or software, and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Ability to hear, read, comprehend, write, and communicate clearly.
Flexibility to respond as needed at any time, day or night.
Ability to walk or stand for extended periods in ambient warehouse conditions.
Ability to occasionally work at heights and ascend or descend ladders.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a third-party logistics or manufacturing environment and supporting a field Operations team.
HR certification, such as SHRM-CP or PHR.
Independent and team-oriented approach, with a history of eliminating silos and including others in initiatives or projects.
A culture-setting approach that views change positively and maintains a hopeful outlook.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic HR guidance to leadership aligned with business objectives.
Support Operations management in driving engagement initiatives at assigned distribution centers.
Provide counsel to employee engagement committees.
Drive the field-level annual performance management and goal alignment process.
Partner with Operations leadership to evaluate employee ratings and prepare related data.
Handle employee relations counseling, investigations, outplacement counseling, and exit interviews.
Partner with General Managers on talent management and leadership readiness assessments at the Operations Manager, Supervisor, and Lead levels.
Support talent acquisition, including interviewing and selection for salaried team members at varying levels.
Coach salaried staff, including General Managers, Operations Managers, and Supervisors.
Coordinate with Talent Management, Project Management, and Operations for new start-ups, including providing updates at staffing meetings.
Partner with Quality, Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Operations leadership to identify and drive process improvements.
Lead semesterly People Review Day meetings.
Support onboarding initiatives that provide a rewarding experience for new associates.
Promote ODW's organizational values and its Safety, Customers, Operations, People, Execution (SCOPE) operating philosophy.
Continuously improve and automate HR processes, seeking efficiencies and leveraging technology where possible.
Administer human resources plans and procedures for company personnel.
Assist with developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures, and provide input on the employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.
Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Manager.