The SYGMA Network · 2 hours ago
Human Resources Business Partner
The SYGMA Network is a leading foodservice distribution company, and they are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to work strategically with leadership to execute local and enterprise-wide initiatives. The role involves developing talent, overseeing performance management, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and guiding benefits and compensation strategies.
Responsibilities
Partner with senior management to identify and proactively develop talent through formal training, mentoring, coaching, and “stretch” assignments
Participate in succession planning to ensure talent is available and ready to assume positions of greater responsibility both at the OpCo and elsewhere at Sysco
Oversee the performance management process and work with OpCo leaders on their associate reviews and evaluations
Provide training and consultation as necessary
Respond to grievances, review disciplinary programs, conduct investigations, prepare for arbitrations, and participate in union contract negotiations
Provide coaching and guidance to OpCo leaders and associates regarding employment issues in such areas as policy and procedure interpretation/application, dispute resolution, corrective action, leaves of absence, harassment, and terminations
Facilitate the Sysco Speaks Associate Survey efforts in the OpCo
Analyze findings and review trends with senior management and recommend actions to ensure positive organizational changes
Review, interpret, administer and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures
Develop and maintain the OpCo’s Affirmative Action Program (where applicable), complete required Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting and ensure Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) compliance
Perform investigations and prepare written responses to EEOC claims, unemployment claims, etc
Work with OpCo leaders to create and maintain workforce staffing plans
Coordinate recruiting efforts with Talent Acquisition (where applicable) to ensure that competent, diverse, and skilled workers are hired and workload levels are appropriate and maintained, and work to minimize turnover
Oversee all benefits and compensation policies, procedures, and programs
Guide benefits and compensation strategy planning and administration
Communicate all benefit and compensation programs to associates
Oversee the execution and delivery of all local training for all associates, including the supervision of a training manager (where applicable)
Deliver leadership training for all OpCo leaders on various HR topics, including ethics, labor laws, policies, and procedures
Oversee administration of Sysco Interactive University programs as well as Sysco’s STEP program
Provide day-to-day direction and support to HR staff (where applicable) including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, and issue escalation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with major or emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration or a closely related field
At least 7 years of exempt-level Sysco Human Resources experience; OR
At least 7 years (10 preferred) of demonstrated strategic HR leadership and management experience
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to HR and business practices
Strong consultative, presentation, and business communication skills
Valid driver's license and driving record meeting Sysco standards
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Talking to others to convey information effectively and the ability to speak so others can understand you
Adjusting actions about others' actions
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
Listening to and understanding the information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Reading and understanding the information and ideas presented in writing
Communicating information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Communicating information and ideas in writing so others will understand
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Applying general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Perceiving when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
Coming up with several ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity)
The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear
The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms
The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies
Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Must be able to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and driving conditions
Preferred
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
Systems Applications and Products (SAP) experience
Company
The SYGMA Network
The SYGMA Network is a food distributor supplying from beef to cleaning products to chain of restaurants.
Funding
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