Human Resources Business Partner

Established in 2022, Real Cold was founded to address the unmet needs of the food cold chain sector. By combining high-growth strategic locations, state-of-the-art facilities, and exhaustive offerings that include traditional storage programs and diverse value-added services (including DTC), the company has positioned itself as a collaborative and integrated provider for food retailers, producers, and distributors. This mission is reinforced through its highly bespoke solutioning and customer-centric approach.

The Real Cold platform operates a national, omni-channel network, inclusive of traditional storage offerings, as well as comprehensive direct-to-consumer programs, which can reach the majority of U.S. consumers within 1- or 2-day ground service.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for assisting with aligning business objectives with employees and management. The position develops partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees of that reflects our business objectives. The HRBP will be a strong HR professional, effective communicator, with knowledge and experience in federal, state and local labor laws, be a creative problem solver and a true business partner, who can help the company meet its strategic and operational objectives through effective management of its human resources.

This position is on-site full time and located in East Hanover, New Jersey.

• Contributes to establishing a solid HR services foundation to support Real Cold’s growth and positions us as the Employer of Choice.
• Work in close partnership with respective leaders, as well as with the HR team.
• Responsible for HR activities associated with opening new facilities in assigned region.
• Full recruiting responsibilities associated with salaried and hourly positions in assigned region.
• Works closely with management and employees to maintain positive work relationships and morale, and foster engagement and retention.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations in assigned facilities and region.
• Assists with bi-weekly payroll, ensure all hours are entered and approved for team members.
• Working closely with management establish retention plans for hourly warehouse team members.
• Provides day-to-day HR guidance to management (e.g., leadership coaching, employee counseling and progressive discipline, career development, training, HR policy guidance and interpretation, including updates to policies and procedures as necessary, etc.)
• Works with management for career progression in line with Real Cold’s structure and policies.
• Provides guidance and contributes to workforce planning activities.
• Assists with the rollout of HR initiatives (e.g., talent planning, succession planning, annual goal settings, performance reviews, etc.).
• Under the guidance of the VP, HR process all ADA and FMLA requests.
• Acts as an expert for regional HR matters addressing or providing recommendations on a vast range of HR fields (disciplinary matters, terminations etc.) aligned to Real Cold’s policies as well as US State and Federal laws.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, as well as monitoring and assuring the company’s compliance with existing and forthcoming federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with New Hire Orientation for newly hired team members.
• Acts as the regional expert in all HR-related matters and ensure compliance in HR with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Contributes to other HR initiatives as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred
• Five (5) years’ experience in Human Resources in multiple disciplines; including, but not limited to: employee relations, talent management, talent acquisition, and performance management
• Must be bilingual fluently speaking English and Spanish.
• Warehouse experience highly desired.
• Professional HR Certification(s) highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of and…