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Whole Foods Market · 3 days ago

Senior TMS Business Partner

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$77K/yr - $131K/yr

4+ years exp

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Senior TMS Business Partner to consult with organizational leaders and Team Members on TM relations and related issues. The role involves assessing organizational needs, delivering integrated solutions, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulations while acting as a liaison with various TMS groups.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageGroceryOrganic FoodRetail

Responsibilities

Builds strong business acumen

Ability to understand P&L and retail / functional knowledge

Engages with functional leaders

Provides TMS system and process support and advice across broad segments of the company

Participates in the development of Business Partner / Generalist strategy, ensuring that delivered services support the company’s vision, anticipated growth, values, and operational objectives

Consults with business leaders on talent, leadership, people strategy, organization development, rewards, and culture

Engages with client leadership from a strategic and operational perspective, proactively assessing business risk and developing recommendations for mitigation and ensuring adequate planning to address anticipated future changes

Ensures dynamic assessment of organization capability, including strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, on a forward-looking basis

Proactively works with client and TMS organizations to clarify current and anticipated workforce capability gaps and how those gaps may be closed

Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvement in development and delivery of TMS services

Makes sound policy interpretations and practice decisions; provides client advice to ensure adherence to company policies / practices

Provides assigned client teams / leaders with training, coaching, and advice to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Reinforces difficult decisions that align organizational strategies and values

Applies data, evidence-based research benchmarks, and TMS business metrics to match business decisions

Qualification

Human Resources expertiseLabor law knowledgeHRMS systems knowledgeChange management skillsBusiness acumenProblem resolutionCustomer service commitmentEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

BA/BS degree and 4-6 years' relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

In-depth understanding of Human Resources concepts, practices, programs, and methodologies

In-depth understanding of company Human Resources policies, practices, and expectations

In-depth knowledge of labor issues including FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and Leaves of Absence

In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local Human Resources regulations and how these affect and are applied within WFM

In-depth knowledge of HRMS systems and programs

In-depth skills in change management

Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Kronos, Workday, and other HRIS

Creates a reputation of communicating effectively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and partners

Recognizes potential people and organizational issues in a proactive manner, either resolving the issue or referring to higher levels

Mediates difficult interactions, escalating problems as appropriate

Is recognized as a neutral and approachable TMS professional

Derives evidence-based insights to recommend changes and influence leadership decision-making

Masters research methods and their application in the development and application of benefits, health, and wellness processes

Differentiates best practices that will work within the organization

Executes case and pilot studies to evaluate and address specific problems and questions

Possesses clear understanding of WFM's business objectives, competitive strengths, and opportunities

Understands industry trends and emerging challenges from the perspective of people and organization management

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the WFM product mix, supply base, and retail operations

Understanding of business KPIs and how people strategies impact and support the achievement of objectives

Able to play a key and influential role working with others, in groups, in cross-functional settings, and with diverse stakeholders internally and externally

Models commitment to customer service

Engages as subject matter expert on various TMS and related topics