Senior Human Resources Business Partner

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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 Panning, Engagement, Recognition, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Training, Associate Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Risk Safety, Labor Relations, Sustainability and Philanthropy.

What does it mean to be a part of our HR Operations team?

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execution of HR Activities and Programs

• 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.
• Partner with business leaders and Total Rewards to ensure that personnel actions have appropriate approvals; ensure delegated tasks such as data entry/submission are accurate and completed and that associate data is accurate. Collaborates with HR colleagues to share best practices and leverage successes across the company. Supports peer networks 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.
• Executes human resources functions, including talent development, promotions, employee relations, terminations, exit interviews, recordkeeping, etc. in accordance with Company procedures and applicable legal requirements. Implements Affirmative Action Plan and goals, where applicable.
• Provides transparency into work.
• Leverages network for learning when encountering a new challenge. Manages personal development following changes to company, business and/or HR strategy. Participates in the development of HR colleagues.
• Conduct workplace investigations assigned – including interviewing witnesses, reviewing and collecting statements/evidence and preparing investigation reports.

Business Partnership

• Leverages a deep understanding of business needs and participates in solving business problems within the facility/group through the talent lens.
• Builds effective working relationships with leaders.
• Provides coaching to leaders and individual contributors at SVP level and below, with the goal of making others successful.
• Participates and collaborates in supervisor, management, and staff meetings.
• Implements HR initiatives and programs in new ways to adapt to changing associate and business needs. Seeks feedback from business leaders and associates on…