HR Business Partner II

About the role

Serve as a strategic HR partner to Distribution Center leadership. Drive business results while promoting an inclusive, employee-focused culture. Execute core HR programs including staffing, employee relations, performance, and safety. Ensure consistent policy compliance and workforce stability.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leadership, Training and Quality and the Talent Acquisition team to support workforce planning, recruit and hire qualified candidates, and coordinate hiring initiatives such as job fairs and onsite hiring events.
• Facilitate onboarding activities including new hire orientation, documentation submission to Corporate HR, and system access coordination.
• Lead the hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of the HR Administrator role.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for both direct and temporary employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.
• Manage payroll administration processes including reconciling pay discrepancies, resolving timekeeping issues, approving timecards, and preparing weekly labor reports for staffing agencies.
• Support performance management processes including performance reviews and merit increase for hourly employees.
• Manage and support the full attendance-reporting process, partnering closely with Operations to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Provide interpretation and guidance on HR policies and employment laws, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal standards.
• Maintain a strong and visible HR presence throughout the Distribution Center by actively participating in employee meetings, performance dialogues, and town halls to foster communication and engagement.
• Support workplace safety initiatives by monitoring HR-related compliance requirements, assisting with accident reporting, timely submission, clear documentation and serving as a liaison between employees and claims management during workers’ compensation cases.
• Partners with Loss Prevention and Safety teams to ensure proper case management and maintain OSHA compliance documentation.
• Maintain employee communication boards and ensure timely posting of required legal notices, workers’ compensation information, job postings, and employee communications; oversee the employee ID badge program, ensuring timely issuance and updates, and partner with Operations to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Able to work several hours at night/early morning at least once per week.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills across multiple methods and employee levels.
• Able to prioritize competing responsibilities and programs.
• Elevated level of confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.