People Operations Partner- Corporate

Position Summary: Baldor Specialty Foods is continuing to grow rapidly across all departments. We are seeking a People Operations Partner to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor and hands-on partner to corporate leadership supporting a diverse portfolio of functions including Sales & Marketing, Accounting & Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising & Procurement, and Claims. You will also partner closely with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and people initiatives that align with business objectives, contributing to the success of your department and the broader organization. Key Responsibilities: Strategic HR Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and department heads, translating business goals into effective people strategies. Partner with leaders to proactively identify workforce risks, talent gaps, and organizational opportunities. Coach leaders on performance management, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and decision-making. Participate in leadership and planning meetings to provide an HR perspective on growth, scalability, and risk mitigation. Organizational Design & Job Reorganization Lead and support job reorganization initiatives, including role redesign, consolidation, expansion, and creation aligned with evolving business needs. Work closely with the Compensation team to conduct job evaluations and leveling to ensure internal equity, clarity of accountability, and appropriate span of control. Partner with leaders during restructures, integrations, or realignments to manage change, communications, and employee impact. Develop and maintain accurate job descriptions that reflect operational reality and regulatory requirements. Compensation, Salary & Wage Equity Analysis Partner with compensation and finance teams to perform salary and wage disparity analyses across exempt and non-exempt populations to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, and compliance. Partner with Sales and Finance leadership on sales compensation plan assessments, including role alignment, incentive structures, and effectiveness reviews Support compensation planning, job leveling, and role alignment efforts across corporate functions Partner with Compensation and Finance to support pay structure design, incentive plans, and merit cycles. Advise leaders on compensation decisions, including promotions, adjustments, and retention actions. Support compliance with federal, state, and local pay equity and transparency laws. Employee Relations & Performance Management Independently manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, disciplinary actions, accommodations, and terminations. Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant application of company policies and practices. Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Food Safety teams as needed on sensitive or high-risk matters. Coach managers on effective documentation, corrective action, and conflict resolution. Talent Management, Culture & Workforce Planning Support workforce planning efforts in partnership with Finance and business leaders, including headcount planning and budgeting. Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies, role prioritization, and candidate selection for corporate roles. Support succession planning and talent development initiatives for critical roles. Identify development needs and partner with L&D to deliver targeted solutions. Conduct stay interview, focus groups and lead employee survey results and action plan activities. Support employee recognition, retention initiatives, and People Operations programs that foster engagement and belonging. Change Management & Communications Lead and support change management initiatives related to organizational growth, technology implementations, policy changes, and process improvements. Develop and execute communication strategies that drive understanding, adoption, and engagement. Serve as a stabilizing presence during periods of ambiguity or transformation. Policy, Compliance & Risk Management Partner with Director of Compliance to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Interpret and apply company policies while recommending updates based on business or regulatory changes. Support audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries as needed, particularly within food manufacturing and safety-regulated environments. Mitigate people-related risk through proactive interventions and leader education. Data & Reporting Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity in HR systems. Generate HR metrics such as turnover, attendance trends, headcount, and employee relations reporting. Identify patterns and insights from data to recommend operational improvements. Requirements & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner or HR leader supporting corporate or professional functions. Demonstrated experience supporting multiple functional groups simultaneously (e.g., Sales, Finance, Operations, Technology). Demonstrated expertise in job reorganization, organizational design, and job leveling. Advanced employee relations experience, including investigations and high-risk matters. Strong business acumen with the ability to influence at the senior leadership level. Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred for workforce support. SHRM certification a plus. Benefits: Baldor is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and long-term success of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage 401(k) Plan with Company Match Company-Paid Life Insurance Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage Employee discounts on Baldor products Commuter Benefits Career growth and development opportunities Join Our Team If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor! #LI-AB1 #LI-Hybrid