Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner is part of the leadership teams supporting their aligned Covetrus teams and/or sites, as well as remotely for other locations across the United States. The HRBP partners closely with the HR team and business leaders to champion positive culture, attract & develop talent, and seek opportunities to create a positive impact on the organization. This position is both operational and strategic in nature.

The overall goal is to align HR practices with the business needs and provide HR expertise across all areas of talent including employee relations, manager coaching, and employee development.

• Accountable in all Human Resources areas with a strong emphasis on employee engagement, compliance, and employee relations.
• Partner with the business to align HR policies and practices with business needs and proactively provide support to help drive achievement of business results.
• Act as a coach to aligned people leaders in relation to supporting their teams and delivering the people strategy agenda.
• Provide objective solutions-based advice and guidance on effective management practices related to workforce relations and change management.
• Develop, leverage and implement HR solutions to improve the utilization, performance, and retention of talent resources.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the business while supporting employee related activities and programs.
• Consult with management to provide expertise and guidance in facilitation, planning and execution of development of employees to drive organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with managers on coaching and performance management.
• Maintain a professional level of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to employees and managers.
• Provide guidance, interpretation and best practices to employees and managers on all HR policies and practices.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence in areas including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, HRIS and OD to build, roll out and support HR programs and best practices within the business.
• Work with minimal supervision, manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting formal investigations and compliance reviews relating to disputes and employee complaints/concerns.
• Work within a highly matrixed environment supporting multiple leaders and their teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years HR Business Partner experience with knowledge across all HR disciplines.

• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred

• Exceptional communication skills required: ability to translate complex ideas into clear, influential communications
• Facilitation skills especially with leadership teams, including negotiating and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated flexibility, grace under pressure, and respect for the highly confidential nature of the work
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and effectively to meet frequently changing business-driven timelines
• Ability to quickly establish and maintain rapport with people of diverse backgrounds and professional levels, in virtual and in-person environments
• Ability to work autonomously while ensuring a strong partnership with the HR team
• Computer proficiency, including HRIS/Payroll experience (Workday and ADP preferred) and Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom/Teams)
• Comfortable operating in a highly matrixed environment, ability to partner internally and foresee up- and down-stream impacts of decisions.
• Change champion: personally resilient, comfortable with fast pace of change and able to see through complexity.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Normal office environment with extensive use of computer.
• Thi…