Associate Human Resources Business Partner - Lancaster, TX - Onsite
About the role
The HR Operations team supports the strategic execution of human resources strategies across 50+ distribution centers, focusing on areas such as Talent Development, Workforce Planning, Talent Selection, Engagement, Recognition, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Training, Associate Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Risk Safety, Labor Relations, Sustainability, and Philanthropy.
Responsibilities
Builds effective working relationships with business leaders and partners with supervisors to develop coaching skills and techniques.
Provides coaching to individual contributors with the goal of making others successful.
Participates and collaborates in supervisor, management, and staff meetings.
Identifies training needs in the DC through collaboration with other departments and suggests new HR strategies.
Works with the HR team to execute the workforce and talent agenda that attracts the right people in a competitive market and drives enterprise productivity, in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
Implements effective onboarding plans for the successful assimilation of new hires and conducts new hire orientation.
Delivers training programs as assigned.
Stays informed about company culture and ensures associate questions are promptly and courteously resolved.
Implements associate engagement events and activities as assigned.
Addresses associate concerns with open communication techniques and communicates with associates in a timely and courteous manner.
Executes HR activities and programs, applies HR policies and procedures, implements Affirmative Action Plan, and manages personal development.
Maintains and updates HRIS records and associate files, manages and tracks leaves of absence, and maintains high levels of confidentiality.
Leverages the network for learning when encountering new challenges.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
PHR/SPHR/CHRL/CPHR Certification preferred.
1+ years of HR experience, or related field required.
Working knowledge of Federal, state/provincial and local employment laws.
Basic understanding of talent acquisition techniques, including recruitment, interviewing skills, and selection.
Basic understanding of compensation and benefit policies and programs, employee relations practices.
Skills
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Analytical skills.
Action-oriented.
Problem-solving skills.
Good judgment.
Benefits
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), visit this link for Washington-specific paid time off details. Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs:
- Paid Time Off;
- Sick Time;
- paid holidays and parental leave;
- 401K Program;
- medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance;
- short-term and long-term disability insurance program;
- Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account.
Compensation: UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.