Sr Hr Business Partner - Supply Chain at SpartanNash in Byron Center, MI

Responsible for the day-to-day management of human resources activities to include workforce planning, human resources process improvement, workforce knowledge gap analysis, performance management, associate relations and training within the assigned location(s). Provides guidance to management and associates on company policies and procedures.

• Assist with development and presentation of training and management development activities.
• Maintain HR associate records and files; submit necessary documentation to corporate service center to process associate changes (i.e., address, pay, status, etc.).
• Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals. May lead functional teams or projects.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of personnel administration, associate relations, and/or training within the location(s).
• Ensure compliance with HR related legal and regulatory requirements, to include Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) entity level controls, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) controls, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) goals, as well as internal Human Resource policy and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best practices in Human Resources; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure company legal compliance. Provide guidance on HR related regulations such as EEO, AAP, OFCCP, etc.
• Prepare new hire paperwork, orientation process, maintaining required compliance files, and maintaining applicant flow logs in accordance with organizational goals, established department policies and procedures and in compliance with EEOC Regulations, Affirmative Action goals and objectives and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) controls.
• Provide guidance to and counsel management and/or associates on associate relations issues and company policies, practices and procedures to include, but not limited to, promotions, demotions, transfers, benefits/open enrollment, leave of absences, return to work programs, worker’s compensation, performance evaluations, performance plans, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Work with internal departments and external contacts as appropriate to ensure effective administration of programs. Recommend improvements and best practices.
• Investigate and recommend action to be taken on unemployment compensation claims, Workers Compensation claims and Equal Employment Opportunity claims. Partner with HR management in the development and administration of Affirmative Action Plans, Equal Opportunity Employment programs and other government rules and regulations pertaining to associate relations. Participate in unemployment compensation claim hearings representing the company as necessary.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Relentless sense of urgency and business focus
• High mental and change agility are crucial
• Flexible skill set, including the ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field required. MBA or Master’s Degree, along with PHR/SPHR or related certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including labor and associate relations, HR generalist and policy development experience. union exposure preferred; supply chain/distribution industry exposure highly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws, including EEOC, ADA, NLRA, Title VII, OFCCP, etc.
• Articulate and able to express an independent point of view and will be comfortable (appropriately) challenging conventional wisdom.
• Proven history of building and executing upon HR strategies including Associate Retention and Engagement programs.
• Bias for action and “rolling up the sleeves” while delivering exceptional results.
• Data driven
• Proven experience taking a systemic approach to solving problems and improving processes and programs.