Associate HR Business Partner

About the Role

This role supports the daily functions of the Human Resources Department, including hiring and recruitment, orientation and on-boarding, benefit administration, compliance follow-up, data analytics, training, and associate relations. The position balances administrative and strategic support for the assigned business segment.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Hiring: Post jobs, screen candidates, conduct interviews, extend offers, and manage the onboarding process.
• Maintain various HR files and documentation.
• Benefits and Compliance:
  • Support enrollment for benefit programs, answer questions on coverage, and process changes.
  • Support administration of OFCCP programs, goals, and training.
  • Knowledge of FMLA, leaves, and ADA programs.
  • Support and administer FLSA compliance standards.
  • Investigate and recommend action on unemployment, workers' compensation, and EEO claims.
• Performance Management: Support the talent cycle, goal setting, writing and delivering performance reviews, and coaching leaders on communication.
• Associate Relations: Investigate associate concerns, mediate disputes, address complaints, and maintain positive associate relations.
• Strategic Partnerships: Partner with HR management and HR Business Partners to provide guidance on associate relations, company policies, promotions, demotions, transfers, benefits, leave of absences, return-to-work programs, worker’s compensation, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Project Management: Experience or certification in project management.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of human resources experience.
• Knowledge of human resources policies and practices.
• Detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Ability to provide leadership while partnering with facility management to proactively address HR issues, questions, and concerns.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently, with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel, including overnight, between 10% and 25% to company locations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Subject to a typical office environment; rarely exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Temperatures may vary in areas such as computer/server rooms, print shops, or production areas.
• Noise level is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings.

Benefits

SpartanNash offers a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package as part of its People First culture.