HR Business Partner (HRBP) - Golden State Foods

JOB SUMMARY: Manages all Human Resources functions and activities to ensure that GSF recruits and retains a qualified workforce to meet GSF and customer objectives. Ensures compliance with labor, safety, and company rules and regulations. Reports directly to Senior HR Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversees the implementation, administration, and dissemination of information regarding all Human Resources functions including employment, training, management development, associate programs, and benefits for exempt and non-exempt associates, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and company policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, EEO, ADA, Title VII). Escalate high level issues to HR Manager as needed. (20%)

    

2. Oversees the recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of exempt, non-exempt, and hourly associates to achieve required staffing levels and selection of the best qualified candidates. (40%)

3. Provides guidance to managers and supervisors regarding implementation of human resources policies and procedures to ensure appropriate and fair human resources practices. Offer guidance on associate counseling issues and escalate prior to termination. (20%)

    

4. Administers performance management and appraisal programs to ensure program effectiveness. (5%)

    

5. Investigates associate grievances and harassment or discrimination concerns by assessing the situation and making recommendations to HR Manager to ensure a safe and productive work environment. (5%)

    

6. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary

    

    

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Provides oversight of human resources programs; supervises small HR staff

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

· Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness

· Productivity/quality standards: human resources recruitment and retention

· Productivity/quality standards: associate performance appraisal

· Productivity/quality standards: associate relations

· Associate development

· Regulatory compliance

· Teamwork within the department and across departments

· Project/assignment standards

· Customer satisfaction

· Safety standards and procedures

· Recruitment and retention of workforce

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field from an accredited college or university

Experience:

5 to 7 years of relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

· General Human Resources policies and procedures (E)

· Labor contracts and labor union environment (J)

· OSHA, EEO, ADA, and related employment, labor, and safety rules and regulations (J)

· GSF concepts, procedures, and regulations (J)

· Management and supervisory concepts and techniques (J)

· Recruitment and employment practices (E)

· Relevant division concepts, procedures, and regulations (J)

· Associate relations (J)

· Training and associate development (J)

· PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J)

· DOT regulations (J)

Skill and ability to:

· Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service

· Interpret labor or human resources anomalies and identify appropriate solutions; escalate as needed

· Communicate and coordinate effectively with associates at all organizational levels verbally and in writing

· Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports

· Prepare and deliver presentations to management, external agencies, and associates

· Travel 50% of the time

· Work effectively in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment of change

· Ability to act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed