Market HR Business Partner

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers associates to deliver exceptional service and value, supporting the evolution to an integrated self-distribution model serving leading omnichannel grocery brands: Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop.

About the Role

As an HR Business Partner, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to Distribution Center leadership, embedding HR strategy into functional areas to directly support business goals. This highly visible role requires business, operational, analytics, and talent management acumen to shape organizational capabilities, strengthen leadership pipelines, and build a high-performance, inclusive culture. You will influence leadership decisions and help build the culture and talent pipeline that fuels business growth.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with functional leaders to identify and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes that enable business strategy. Translate business objectives into talent and workforce solutions.
• Drive critical HR programs and special projects across performance management, leadership development, legal compliance, diversity & inclusion, and union awareness.
• Guide succession planning, individual development planning (IDPs), and leadership development initiatives. Forecast talent needs and build future-ready pipelines through innovative recruiting and college partnerships.
• Provide insights and lead action planning to strengthen associate engagement, foster a winning culture, and reinforce a performance-driven mindset.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by promoting inclusive staffing, development, and associate relations practices. Ensure diverse candidate slates and equitable talent processes.
• Utilize strategic workforce plans to guide recruitment and pipeline initiatives. Partner with Talent and Learning teams on modern sourcing, development, and capability-building approaches.
• Manage and coach HR Generalists and Coordinators, ensuring compliance with policies, laws, and best practices.
• Support internal communications and change initiatives, helping leaders navigate organizational transformation.
• Build strong relationships across Brand leadership, HR Centers of Excellence, and functional teams. Proactively identify people-related risks and opportunities and provide strategic, data-driven counsel.
• Partner with functional areas to ensure associates understand how their work contributes to business success. Embed performance management and accountability into everyday operations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in HR, business administration, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Willingness to travel 10-20% outside the home office.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification a plus.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong business acumen.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Analytical, proactive problem solver with sound judgment.
• Ability to influence leaders, build relationships, and drive change.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

Pay

$92,640–138,960, depending on experience.