Sprouts Farmers Market · 1 day ago
Human Resources Business Partner
Trenton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expSprouts Farmers Market is a rapidly growing company focused on healthy living and customer service. They are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to drive culture, manage performance, and support talent development within the organization.
Food ProcessingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Proactively drive Sprouts culture through support of values, team member engagement, and reduction of turn over
Maintain strategic presence in stores to promote and influence Sprouts culture, ascertain areas where improvements can be made, and develop suggested action plans with District Director
Support the execution of Sprouts strategy and initiatives by bringing focus to priorities and ensuring adoption within assigned District
Partner with District Director and store leadership in crafting and executing development plans for high-potential leaders, ensuring plans are measurable and using the provided tools from Talent Management
Coordinate and lead development planning meetings with District Director to review high-potential leader’s development plans and execution of those plans
Spend value-added time in stores with high-potential leaders working on development plans and activities to prepare for future roles
Support development and promotion of internal talent through partnership with District Director to offer targeted growth opportunities including cross functional roles, special work assignments, stretch assignments, peer leadership, etc
Lead development of team members through succession planning to improve placement in 9-box each quarter
Develop and support bench strength for future placement in critical roles including Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, Operations Specialist and District Director
Ensure top talent is exported from the district to support strength of Sprouts talent pool enterprise wise
Coordinate with HR peers, District Directors and TA to define key candidates for export and ensure these candidates are presented for opportunities outside of current District
Interview and assess candidates for Store Manager roles, providing key feedback, findings and approval
Participate in Store Manager Certification process as a partner to District Director, weighing in on competencies and characteristics and overall readiness for certification
Partner with Talent Acquisition Advisors on staffing gaps and remediation plans within assigned district, meeting to review Optimal Headcount and Turnover reports regularly
Execute change management strategies based on HR and Sprouts initiatives
Champion and drive Sprouts Recognition programs through use in stores
Responsible for ensuring effective communication of business strategies and policy changes
Serve as a lead in the district as well as drive major initiatives within the HR department
Support the HR Department as needed in creating, executing and monitoring a local ER strategy
Audit policies and practices and take necessary actions to ensure compliance with local and federal employee relations laws
Anticipate or identify and respond to issues that indicate a problematic work environment
Deliver education to managers and TMs to promote a positive work environment and minimize risk of TM-related issues (where subject matter expertise is required)
Advise/assist/counsel managers in identifying and resolving TM issues
Identify ER trends, work to resolve issues with team members and Sprouts leadership
Conduct investigations in response to TM or manager incidents and complaints; involve appropriate departments as needed
Escalate complex or high-risk Employee Relations matters to HR Manager and/or Employee Relations manager and Legal
Partner with area Loss Prevention agent to review themes and issues within assigned district, crafting remediation plans in partnership with HR Manager and LP Manager for execution
Develop documentation in response to an employment-related issue, charge or claim
Collaborate/consult with managers on low performers and termination decisions
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in HR or business-related field (equivalent work experience considered)
A minimum of five years of HR management-business partnership experience with five years' experience in HR or employment law desired with a demonstrated track record in an employee relations/employment law role
In depth knowledge of HR principles and practices and extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and labor laws and governmental compliance requirements desired
Applicable experiences in innovative ER approaches, risk management and policy development, interpretation and application are essential
Proven leadership skills
Travel required
Must be well organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks and requests
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills are essential
Ability to interact well with all organizational levels as well as vendors
Ability to work independently
Integrity - maintains confidentiality at all times
Excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential
Established and successful relationships with executive management as evidenced by ability to influence HR-related decisions and initiatives
Excellent presentation skills required
Preferred
Multi-location/multi-site oversight experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
Company
Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts is the place where goodness grows.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600MKey Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2025-07-25Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2013-08-01IPO
2011-02-16Acquired
Leadership Team
James Bahrenburg
Chief Technology Officer
Curtis Valentine
Chief Financial Officer
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