Specialist Human Resources

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit

Specialist, Human Resources


About the Role


Join us as a Human Resources Specialist and become a strategic partner who helps shape the future of our campus. In this role, you'll strengthen organizational performance by ensuring HR strategies directly support business goals. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing insights grounded in business understanding, analytics, and talent expertise. This is a dynamic position for someone who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and elevating the associate experience.


WHAT YOU'LL DO


Be a Strategic Partner

• Collaborate with the HR Business Partner to champion a unified, strategic HRBP model that drives operational excellence and analytics-based decision-making.

• Stay ahead of evolving industry trends, bringing forward fresh ideas and best practices.

• Help functional leaders identify, prioritize, and build the organizational capabilities needed to achieve long-term success.

Drive Business & People Outcomes

• Work with leaders to review performance targets and assess talent implications, ensuring the right people strategies fuel the right business results.

• Provide balanced, insightful guidance rooted in policy, compliance, and an understanding of both company and associate needs.

• Partner with business areas to develop meaningful action plans that strengthen engagement and cultivate a winning culture.

Promote an Inclusive, People-Centered Environment

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across staffing, associate relations, and learning initiatives.

• Lead and support communication efforts related to business changes, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Shape Talent & Future Leadership

• Guide leaders in forecasting talent needs and building strong internal pipelines aligned with business strategy.

• Partner with Talent/Learning teams to implement innovative recruitment methods and strategic workforce planning.

• Support college recruitment programs to strengthen emerging talent and future succession.

• Ensure diverse, well-balanced candidate slates for all roles.

• Drive engagement by being a visible, trusted member of the HRBP team.

Empower Performance & Development

• Help build a high-performance culture through clear goals, performance coaching, and alignment to business priorities.

• Support succession planning and development initiatives, ensuring high-potential associates have strong IDPs and meaningful growth opportunities.

• Recommend internal and external learning solutions that elevate skills and strengthen leadership capability.

WHAT YOU BRING


Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in MS Office applications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with keen attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

• Confident presentation and facilitation abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field (preferred)

• 3-5 years of experience in HR, business administration, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and agility

• Strong critical thinking and sound judgment

• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality

• Relationship-building skills with a passion for partnering and influencing

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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