Associate HR Business Partner (Bilingual)

SupportFinity™; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Total Rewards benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer policies

Job summary

SpartanNash, a leader in food distribution, seeks an Associate HR Business Partner (Bilingual) to support HR operations. This role involves recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations within a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates will possess 1-3 years of HR experience, a relevant degree, and bilingual skills in Spanish and English. The position offers travel flexibility and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of human resources experience.
• Experience in distribution, production, or manufacturing environments a plus.
• Familiarity with union work environments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Post jobs, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and manage onboarding.
• Support enrollment in benefit programs and respond to coverage questions.
• Administer OFCCP programs and monitor FLSA compliance standards.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of HR policies and laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Job description

Associate HR Business Partner (Bilingual)

SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers ingredients for a better life through grocery, wholesale, and retail distribution. As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family, the company operates across 50 states, serving a diverse customer base that includes national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e‑commerce retailers, the U.S. military commissaries, and its own supermarkets, pharmacies, and fuel centers.

Location

1100 Prosperity Road - Lima, Ohio 45801

Position Summary

This role supports daily HR functions—including hiring, recruitment, onboarding, benefit administration, compliance, data analytics, training, and associate relations—within the Human Resources Department. The position balances administrative support with strategic HR partnerships in the area or business segment it serves.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Hiring: Post jobs, screen candidates, conduct interviews, extend offers, and manage onboarding.
• Benefits and Compliance: Support enrollment in benefit programs, respond to coverage questions, process changes, and provide knowledge of compliance topics.
• OFCCP Program Administration: Administer OFCCP programs, goals, and training.
• FMLA, Leave, and ADA Support: Apply knowledge of FMLA, leave, and ADA programs.
• FLSA Compliance: Administer and monitor FLSA compliance standards.
• Unemployment and Claims: Investigate and recommend actions on unemployment, workers’ compensation, and EEO claims.
• Performance Management: Support talent cycle activities—goal setting, performance reviews, and coaching leaders.
• Associate Relations: Investigate concerns, mediate disputes, address complaints, and maintain positive relations.
• Strategic Partnerships: Partner with HR management and HR Business Partners to advise on associate relations, company policies, promotions, transfers, benefits, leave of absences, return‑to‑work programs, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Project Management: Apply project management experience or certification to support HR initiatives.
• Additional Tasks: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred); combination of education and experience accepted.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred; PHR/SHRM certification also a plus.
• 1–3 years of human resources experience.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish and English) with native speaker level in both oral and written communication.
• Experience in distribution, production, or manufacturing environments a plus.
• Familiarity with union work environments a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR policies, practices, and federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Ability to lead proactively, partner with facility management, and respond urgently to HR needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels.
• Self‑directed, organized, and capable of multi‑tasking project work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Travel flexibility ranging from 10% to 25% of the time for company locations; weekly travel to Bellefontaine, OH.

Physical Requirements

May require lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods. The role is primarily office‑based with occasional exposure to indoor temperature variations and low to moderate noise levels. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

SpartanNash offers a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package as part of its People First culture.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and veterans.

This position does not sponsor work visas.