HR Business Partner

Job Title: HR Business Partner
Location: Lathrop CA
Pay Range: $95200-$117000
*The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately in determining your pay well consider your experience and other job-related factors.

General Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on a broad array of HR issues including coaching counseling performance management workplace accommodations conflict resolution engagement compensation and building positive work environments.
• Conduct internal investigations on workplace situations that may be highly sensitive confidential or complex and prepare all required documentation with a focus on issue resolution.
• Partner with managers on the development of corrective action and implementation of performance improvement plans.
• Responsible for the interpretation of HR policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide analysis and recommend appropriate action and education to managers and/or associates on specific HR issues.
• Apply knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends to address business issues related to areas such as training engagement staffing and retention.
• Contribute to the development and facilitation of training seminars for leaders on various HR topics.
• Provide leadership development and training to all levels of Management to enable them to coach their team members effectively.
• Collaborate with HR peers to evaluate and to develop innovative programs and services.
• Utilize company HCM systems to provide management with valid and actionable HR data KPIs and dashboards.
• Consult with Compensation on the Company philosophy around the merit and promotion processes as well as supporting the Performance Appraisal process.
• Engage in other associate relations duties and complete HR projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Must have 2-6 years of Human Resources and Associate Relations experience working with large hourly workforces and applying various states labor laws.
• Strong preference for experience gained in muti-site foodservice or retail environments.
• Strong customer service skills including the ability to build trusting partnerships across the business.
• Demonstrated ability to invoke change by influencing rather than directing management.
• Ability to strategically analyze data and examine issues while identifying themes and creating solutions.
• Associate relations employment law compensation performance management and recruitment skills.
• Professional and confidential in all interactions with proven coaching and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills required.
• Outstanding organizational skills: including the ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines as well as multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires approximately 10% travel to both local and out of state locations.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) is a plus.
• HR Certification (SHRM/PHR) a plus

Skills Needed

• Associate Support & Conflict Resolution: Act as the go-to person for Associate concerns complaints and workplace conflicts. Helps resolve issues fairly and with care.
• Policy Guidance & Compliance: Advises managers and Associates on HR policies performance management and labor law fundamentals. Help to make sure decisions align with company standards and legal requirements
• Case Management: Investigates Associate relations cases documents findings and helps resolve issues like misconduct harassment or policy violations.
• Coaching: Partners with managers to guide Associate and leadership conversations helping associates understand areas for growth and development. Delivers workshops on HR topics to Shift Managers.
• Communication & Documentation: Handles a high volume of HR inquiries and drafts clear professional documentation to support decisions and case outcomes

Work Schedule Benefits

• Full-time Exempt
• May choose between a standard Monday-Friday schedule or a 9/80 compressed workweek with core hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The 9/80 schedule provides either every other Monday or every other Friday off. Occasional Saturday shifts (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) are required approximately five times per year.
• Some scheduling flexibility and travel is required for off-site meetings and/or field visits.
• Excellent Benefits to include Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance FSAs 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan Adoption Assistance Education Reimbursement Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance

Required Skills:

HR CoachingHR ConsultingHR OperationsHR Solutions