Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)As a strategic partner to business leaders, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) drives the alignment of people strategies with business objectives. Working across multiple sites, states/provinces and/or departments, this role serves as a key advisor and advocate for fostering a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workforce. The HRBP may report to a Human Resources Regional Manager or Director of HR Operations.The HRBP thrives on building relationships, understanding business goals, and executing HR solutions that deliver results. From coaching managers on performance and talent development to leading initiatives that elevate employee retention and engagement, the HRBP is an integral player in navigating organizational change, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the employee experience. This role uniquely blends people analytics with hands-on HR expertise to support the full employee lifecycle while influencing a positive workplace culture. As a key resource for employees and managers alike, the HRBP drives organizational success through innovation, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving.Bilingual Spanish or French is highly preferred.ResponsibilitiesBusiness Acumen: Build strong relationships with leaders, understand business goals, and implement HR strategies to drive productivity, compliance, and continuous improvement. Act as a key partner during business changes such as reorganizations, safety incidents, and leadership transitions.Employee Effectiveness: Coach managers on performance management, facilitate conflict resolution, and connect employees to learning opportunities. Support performance review process to ensure consistency and fairness. Conduct HR training as needed.Employee Relations: Investigate workplace issues, ensure timely resolution of employee concerns, and promote compliance with company policies and regulations. Support legal processes related to employment disputes.Employee Retention: Leverage data from surveys and feedback to improve employee retention, foster a positive work culture, and implement recognition programs. Provide support on LOA policies and employee engagement initiatives.People Analytics: Analyze trends in turnover, absenteeism, and performance to develop action plans that drive engagement and retention. Utilize data to support decision-making.Benefits & Compensation: Collaborate on wage recommendations, benefits education, and the open enrollment process. Make recommendations on compensation aligned with organizational needs.Diversity & Inclusion: Actively support D&I programs and initiatives. Engage with employee resource groups to promote inclusion and increase awareness across the business.Talent Acquisition: Partner with leaders to attract, develop, and retain top talent. Support hiring processes, participate in interviews, and facilitate training.Talent Development: Schedules, organizes, and delivers annual talent review process including calibration 9-Box sessions, succession planning. Supports the annual performance review process by relaying and reiterating timeline and processes for locations leaders. Supports annual goal setting process, company Leadership training programs and delivery. Share information about Intern/Management Training Programs and upcoming events and ensure participation. Support talent mobility program, employee engagement survey & tools, and employee onboarding experiences.QualificationsBachelor Degree5+ years' experience in a Generalist or HRBP role, with broad knowledge of employment law, recruiting, compensation, organizational planning, workforce planning, employee relations, training and development.Experience in multi-site or multiple location responsibilities.Highly focused on delivering exceptional service to both internal stakeholders, employees, business leaders and external partnersProven ability to lead and manage organizational change initiatives, with a focus on effectively supporting business transitions, start up of new business, acquisitions, ensuring successful outcomesExperienced in the use of key HR analytics and metrics that drive quality data driven decisions.Demonstrated strength in organization and building effective interpersonal relationshipsExceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with proven ability to stay organized and manage tasks and projects efficientlyProven ability to participate and/or manage HR projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.Adaptable to managing a high-volume workload with a hands-on, proactive approach to problem solving.In-depth expertise in understanding and applying principles of federal, state, and provincial employment laws and regulationsProficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and social media platforms.Travel may be a mix of local/territory travel and/or regional travel-up to 50%Bilingual in Spanish or French is highly preferredPhysical/Mental ConsiderationsPhysical: Frequent use of visual acuity for data analysis and computer tasks, repetitive motion involving hands and fingers, prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Ability to work in varied environments such as distribution, ports, and transportation facilities with differing noise levels, lighting, and temperature conditions.Mental: Strong ability to focus and concentrate for long periods, sound decision-making skills, capacity for reasoning and complex document writing, and effective communication both interpersonally and through devices like phones/computers, etc.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities