Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Why Turtle?At Turtle, we're redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we've built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we're just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what's possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that's making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!About the RoleAt Turtle, we believe in working as One Team, bringing a Hungry Spirit to everything we do, and staying Customer Obsessed, including for our internal customers: our employees. As a Senior HR Business Partner, you'll play a critical role in shaping the employee experience and partnering with leaders to drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth.This position is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, loves solving complex challenges, and wants to make a real impact. You'll combine hands-on HR expertise with strategic partnership, ensuring compliance, fostering engagement, and aligning HR initiatives with Turtle's business goals. This position is based in New Jersey at our corporate office in Clark, NJ.What You'll Do:Serve as the go-to resource for employee relations, leading investigations and ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.Partner with managers and leaders to provide coaching and guidance across all areas of the HR function, including performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, talent development, engagement strategies, organizational design, and change management initiatives, while effectively navigating and supporting operations within a union/non-union environment.Analyze trends and recommend proactive strategies to strengthen engagement and minimize risk.Support HR programs including policy development, compliance training, and organizational development initiatives.Collaborate with managers/leadership to implement the strategic plan as set by the VP of HR, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.Administer and coordinate Workers' Compensation claims, leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state-specific), and serve as a liaison for workplace safety initiatives to ensure compliance and employee well-being.Support talent acquisition efforts by partnering with hiring managers to ensure a seamless candidate experience.Analyze HR metrics and workforce data using Excel, analytics tools, and Power BI to identify trends, improve processes, and provide actionable insights to leadership.Champion employee engagement and culture initiatives, including recognition programs, DEI efforts, and feedback mechanisms to foster a positive work environment.Leverage ADP Compensation Services for payroll and compensation-related processes.Utilize Freshservice ticketing system to manage and resolve HR support requests efficiently.Work effectively within a matrix organization and collaborate across multiple time zones, within the US, Canada and Mexico.What You'll BringEducation: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree or HR certification preferred.Knowledge: Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance.Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.Proficiency in HRIS systems (preferably ADP or similar), including experience with ADP Comprehensive Services.Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with strong Excel capabilities for analytics and reporting.Ability to leverage data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI to provide actionable insights.Familiarity with ticketing systems, preferably FreshService, for managing HR support requests.Abilities: Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.What We OfferWe offer a competitive benefits package that includes:401(k) planHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurancePaid holidaysVacationEmployee negotiated discountsWho We AreFounded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation's largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.What To Do NextYou can begin by filling out our application online.Turtle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.