Sr. Human Resources Business Partner - Benjamin Moore & Co

Company Profile

Benjamin Moore is proud to be a part of Berkshire Hathaway, which was recognized by Fortune magazine as the world's fourth most admired company. And for more than 140 years we've been a respected leader in the architectural coatings and home décor landscape; creating the products and tools that enrich and beautify thousands of communities each day. We recognize that our associates are the driving force behind our success and we strive to provide a work environment where hard work, creativity and purposeful collaboration are fostered and encouraged.

Join a company where innovation is constantly recognized as we look for individuals who produce world-class products, best-in-class services, and customer experiences, design pioneering paints using the latest technologies, and deliver unparalleled value and brand experiences for our customers and retail network.

Job Summary

Benjamin Moore is seeking a Sr. HR Business Partner to support our IT and Marketing teams representing almost 200 employees. This critical thinker will collaborate and partner with team members and leaders to ensure sound decision-making that affects our greatest asset, our employees. As an experienced HR professional, you will be empowered to assist in enriching the employee experience, employing proactive talent management strategies, and amplifying our company culture.

If you want to join a highly motivated, energized team of HR professionals who are passionate and proud to act as trusted strategic partners, collaborating to deliver a positive impact on the employee experience throughout the employment life cycle, then this is the job for you!

• Serve as both an advisor to management as well as an employee advocate by building strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Communicate, facilitate, and champion employee-focused programs and company-wide initiatives such as employee engagement, recognition, workforce, succession planning, and customer-centric objectives.
• Understand evolving business needs, stakeholder expectations, and organizational requirements and translate them into talent and culture strategies.
• Act as a change agent, rolling out programs including training, compensation, performance, and talent programs.
• Support building team member capabilities for long-term enterprise-wide success.
• Conduct thorough and objective employee-relations investigations; compile comprehensive reports and required documentation.
• Partner with our Legal team in order to maintain a current knowledge base of legal requirements related to state and federal employment laws and government and company compliance requirements to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support the full talent acquisition life cycle, including creating job postings, sourcing qualified candidates, negotiating offers, and onboarding employees.
• Respond to basic benefits inquiries such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental life, 401K, Wellness, etc., and partner with the Benefits team where appropriate.
• Administer and oversee Leaves of Absence and FMLA activities and compliance with third-party vendors

• Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 10 plus years as a Human Resources Business Partner with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• SHRM CP or SCP Certification a plus.
• Strong sense of accountability and sound personal judgment.
• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to resolve sensitive and complex matters, respectfully and efficiently.
• A collaborative, confident and assertive style; ability to proactively build strong, supportive relationships; employ coaching strategies when applicable and influence business partners and peers to achieve common goals.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, with the proven ability to juggle and re-prioritize based on business demands.
• Timely and accurate execution of transactional HR responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience with HR program design and implementation preferred.

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve.  Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.

At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee’s student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.