Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner manages the implementation and delivery of key HR Initiatives by partnering with business leaders within the organization. The Human Resources Business Partner understands the overall picture and how HR can play a role in driving the business forward from a people perspective. This position also helps to develop and execute better people management practices and shares the responsibility for the goals and target delivery. This role demonstrates leadership by building strong partnerships, seeking to understand the business, and creating opportunities to influence through ambiguity and complexity.
Essential Functions

Works closely with leaders in order to develop an HR initiatives that closely supports the overall objectives of the company. Responsible for ensuring alignment of business objectives, work cultures, and human resources programs and policies to facilitate the organization with achieving its business goals while minimizing risk. Assesses multiple departments and identifies areas for leadership improvement to optimize the current and future operational performance of the organization, including senior leadership coaching and collaboration. Partners with leaders to proactively identify opportunities to enhance organizational performance and functionality. Reviews overall organizational environment to ensure overall well-being of the organization in order to increase employee productivity and commitment (positive employee relations, employee communication strategy, performance management and goal setting, employee surveys, etc.). Understands business strategies and aligns human resource strategy and programs to achieve goals including alignment of staffing, development, and compensation programs. Partners with senior management to identify opportunities to better leverage human resources programs and leads implementation of resulting recommendations. Advise leaders and managers with appropriate resolution of employee relations issues. Partner with HR team members to work on continuous improvement projects related to HR Excellence. Interprets policy and provides consulting/coaching/counseling to managers and employees in the development of positive work relationships, performance management, team building and effective conflict resolution. Possess working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulations and policies.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 6 Years – Experience in Human Resources
6 Years – Experience in position
4 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications

10+ Years – Experience in Human Resources
10+ Years – Experience working in position
6 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies

Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Project Management - develops project plans; manages project team activities.
Interpersonal - maintains confidentiality
Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills
Team Work - balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
Change Management - communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance
Delegation - sets expectations and monitors delegated activities
Leadership - inspires and motivates others to perform well; influences actions and opinions of others; Displays passion and optimism
Managing People - fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services
Business Acumen - understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals
Diversity - demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce
Ethics - works with integrity and ethically
Strategic Thinking - develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; adapts strategy to changing conditions
Innovation - meets challenges with resourcefulness; develops innovative approaches and ideas
Judgment - exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals
Planning/Organizing - sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans
Safety and Security - determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or other related field
Preferred: Master's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or other related field
Certification/License

Required: N/A
Preferred: PHR/SPHR or other Human Resources certification
Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary $127,448.59 - $181,614.27 / Yearly Bonus Target: 10% Annual
Benefits

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!
Location and Fair Chance

Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
Agency Policy

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
Company Information

Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963.
Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation.
With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!
Culture

Niagara's culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.
From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.
Invite To Join

We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!
Equal Opportunity Employer

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

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