Sr. Human Resources Business Partner - Howell, NJ

U.n.f.i • Howell Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner partners with operational leadership and is responsible for implementing and executing key projects and initiatives within the facility/group. Reporting to the Sr. HR Manager, the Sr. HR Business Partner is responsible for effective execution of human resources functions, such as Talent Development, Talent Selection, Workforce Planning, Engagement, Recognition, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Training, Associate Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Risk Safety, Labor Relations, Sustainability and Philanthropy. While providing on-site support for our 50+ distribution centers, our HR Operations team ensures effective execution of human resources strategies in areas such as Talent Development, Workforce Planning, Talent Selection, Engagement, Recognition, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Training, Associate Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Risk Safety, Labor Relations, Sustainability and Philanthropy. In addition, this team plays a pivotal role in our current transformation journey. They are instrumental in helping to develop and retain the right talent, that is fully engaged with this strategy, as well as embodying a true “people first” mindset to help drive UNFI's company culture of collaboration and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or PHR/SPHR/CHRL/CPHR Certification preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of HR experience required.
• Knowledge of Human Resources techniques in the areas of talent, engagement, and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of federal, state/province and local employment laws.
• Knowledge of talent acquisition techniques, including recruitment, interviewing skills, and selection.
• Understanding of compensation and benefit policies and programs, employee relations practices.
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
• Analytical skills.
• Action Oriented.
• Relationship building skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides functional HR expertise and successfully executes on key HR projects and assigned HR functions.
• Leverages best practices and participates in collaboration within the region/group, and nationally.
• Executes HR programs within the facility/group in accordance with HR processes and programs.
• Maintains and updates HRIS records and associate files.
• Ensures associate files are complete and compliant.
• Partners with business leaders and Total Rewards to ensure that personnel actions have appropriate approvals.
• Collaborates with HR colleagues to share best practices and leverage successes across the company.
• Executes core annual programs, such as performance objectives and goal setting, performance evaluations, compensation planning, talent assessment, succession planning, wellness, annual enrollment, etc.
• Executes local/department-level programs for areas such as workforce planning, engagement, recognition, training, wellness, and labor relations.
• Manages and tracks all leaves of absence and accommodation requests.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of HR policies and procedures as well as federal, state/province and local laws.
• Implements Affirmative Action Plan and goals, where applicable.
• Conducts workplace investigations assigned - including interviewing witnesses, reviewing and collecting statements/evidence and preparing investigation reports.
• Builds effective working relationships with leaders.
• Provides coaching to leaders and individual contributors at SVP level and below.
• Participates and collaborates in supervisor, management, and staff meetings.
• Seeks feedback from business leaders and associates on how HR could improve implementation of HR programs.
• Reviews metrics derives insights and uses those insights to solve business problems and improve processes.
• Completes reports and information requests accurately and timely.

Benefits

• Competitive 401K + Match
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Annual Merit
• Education Assistance
• Mentorship/ Development Program
• Diversity Belonging & Innovation Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree