Head of HR (Remote)

Onsite Atlanta, GA Distribution Center** Job Overview The Human Resources Manager is a business partner to operational leadership and is responsible for leading, implementing and executing the organization’s HR strategy, key projects, and initiatives within the facility/group. HR Manager, the HR Manager leads the facility/group HR team and is responsible for effective execution of human resources functions, such as Talent Development, Talent Selection, Workforce Planning, Engagement, Recognition, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Training, Associate Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Risk Safety, Labor Relations, Sustainability and Philanthropy. What does it mean to be a part of our HR Operations team? While providing on-site support for our 50+ distribution centers, our HR Operations team ensures effective execution of human resources strategies in areas such as Talent Development, Workforce Planning, Talent Selection, Engagement, Recognition, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Training, Associate Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Risk Safety, Labor Relations, Sustainability and Philanthropy. In addition, this team plays a pivotal role in our current transformation journey. They are instrumental in helping to develop and retain the right talent, that is fully engaged with this strategy, as well as embodying a true “people first” mindset to help drive UNFI’s company culture of collaboration and engagement. Job Responsibilities HR Leadership
Leads the HR function for a facility, provides functional HR expertise, plans and executes on key projects.
Directly manages team of HR Business Partners and associates within the facility and drives performance in the local HR teams, as applicable.
Executes HR programs within the facility. Ensures alignment with HR processes and programs.
Collaborates with HR colleagues to share best practices and leverage successes across the company. Supports peer networks across the company.
Leverages network for learning when encountering a new challenge. Manages personal development following changes to company, business and/or HR strategy. Participates in development of HR colleagues. Strategic Business Partnership
Balances facility/group needs with HR guidelines when making decisions. Leverages a deep understanding of business needs and participates in solving business problems within the facility through the talent lens.
Provides coaching to leaders and individual contributors at Site Director level and below, with the goal of making others successful.
Participates and collaborates in pre-shifts, supervisor, management, and staff meetings.
Identifies HR and Operations metrics tracked throughout the organization. Responsible for implementing the workforce and talent agenda, creating a compelling experience that attracts the right people in a competitive market and drives enterprise productivity, in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
Forecasts current and future talent needs for the facility/group. Executes annual talent review process for the facility/group.
Advises leaders on effective onboarding strategies and plans to ensure successful assimilation of new hires.
Delivers training programs.
Implements associate engagement surveys and action plans. Addresses associate concerns at local level, conducts investigations and facilitates problem resolution.
Provides leaders and associates with coaching and resources to help them resolve and prevent interpersonal and team conflicts and adapt to different associate and leadership styles.
Drives change management among leaders to ensure strategic changes that impact associates are rolled out in an engaging, well communicated, and reinforced way.
Implements HR initiatives and programs in new ways to adapt to changing associate and business needs. Seeks feedback from business leaders and associates on how HR could improve implementation of HR programs.
Responsible for executing core annual programs, such as performance objectives and goal setting, performance evaluations, compensation planning, talent assessment, succession planning, wellness, annual enrollment, etc.
Responsible for executing local programs for areas such as talent development, engagement, recognition, training, wellness, and labor relations.
Responsible for HR compliance activities within facility/group, requires thorough knowledge of HR policies and procedures as well as federal and state/province laws.
Responsible for ensuring that human resources functions, including recordkeeping, talent development, promotions, terminations, etc. are all conducted in accordance with Company procedures and applicable legal requirements. Responsible f or implementation of Affrightive Action Plan and goals, as applicable.
REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in business or related field OR PHR/SPHR/CHRL/CPHR Certification required. 5 years minimum HR experience required. Human Resources techniques in the areas of talent, engagement, and workforce planning
Federal, state/province and local employment laws.
Knowledge of talent acquisition techniques, including recruitment, interviewing skills, and selection.
Understanding of compensation and benefit policies and programs, employee relations practices.
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available. Drives for performance.
Effective project management skills.
Relationship building skills.
Demonstrated change management skills.
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available. Strategic Thinking/Management.
This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office. Some travel may be required.
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws. Benefits For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), for Washington-specific paid time off details. Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: paid holidays and parental leave; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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