HR Business Partner – Corporate

Flowers Foods, Inc.; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Growth training

Paid time off

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Thomasville, GA seeks an HR Business Partner I to serve as the corporate HR strategic advisor. You will deploy HR strategies, manage policies, compensation, training and employee relations, and advocate for both the company and its people.

You will forecast business needs from an HR perspective, partner with Talent Management, oversee onboarding, retention and development, and drive change across areas to enhance performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive human resources experience.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of freedom within corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Directs the execution of HR policies, procedures, and programs within area of responsibility.
• Provides general supervision for personnel administration, wage and salary administration, management training and development, safety, benefits administration, and employee communications.
• Actively promotes Flowers Foods corporate values and culture.
• Partners with corporate leadership as the HR strategic advisor for the campus.
• Develops trusted advisor relationships with functional leadership and provides people-focused guidance for decisions.
• Facilitates building of strategic talent pipelines through recruiting, development, performance management and leadership development.

Skills

HR experience

Education

Four-year degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

The HR Business Partner I - Corporate seeks to build a strong advisory relationship with corporate leaders and acts as the main HR strategic advisor to deploy HR strategies and solutions within functional responsibility. Management of the human resource function including human resource policies and procedures, compensation, training and development, employee relations, as well as some aspects of payroll.

This role functions as both a company and employee advocate as well as lead change champion for areas of functional responsibility. Position helps to forecast the needs of the business from an HR perspective, manage talent retention and exits, and partners with Talent Management to deliver learning and development opportunities and to assist with succession planning and retention efforts.

Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Directs the execution of the company's human resource and labor relations policies, procedures, and programs within area of functional responsibility (e.g., IT, etc.).
• Provides general supervision for company-wide activities of personnel administration, wage and salary administration, management training and development, safety, benefits administration, employee communications, employee activities, staffing, legal compliance and labor relations.
• Actively promotes and reinforces Flowers Foods corporate values and culture
• Partners with corporate leadership as the functional HR strategic advisor for the corporate campus.
• Develops a trusted advisor relationship with functional leadership and proactively provides advice and the people context for business decisions
• Facilitates the building of strategic talent pipeline in functional area of responsibility through appropriate execution of recruiting, development, performance management, and leadership development strategies and by working with the appropriate corporate stakeholders.
• Trains and develops corporate management team within area of responsibility in appropriate HR ad employee relations management skills.
• Promotes the strategic relationship between HR and management to define business challenges, identify opportunities to deliver value-added HR services and programs, and translate them into focused HR initiatives that meet the business needs of the company.
• Interprets HR policies and approve exceptions to policy within delegated authority and escalates exceptions outside of delegated authority to appropriate corporate HR function.
• Actively listens and seeks to understand various points of view to arrive at best solution
• Embraces and drives change for HR programs
• Develops and disseminates the facility's affirmative action plan
• Maintains all human resource files and salary records for employees and temporary labor, both electronically and in files.
• Administers wage and salary policies and the performance management process for employees within area of functional responsibility.
• Responsible for the administration of the total pre-employment process with functional responsibilities including recruitment, interviewing, investigating and screening of all applicants, referring qualified applicants to appropriate departments, and manages onboarding processes
• Supports employee engagement and cultural programs and initiatives
• Confidently manages upwards and downwards throughout the organization.
• Monitors HR data and trends and leverage business intelligence to provide new insights.
• Monitors results of the delivered HR programs, and works with appropriate corporate stakeholders to facilitate changes and improvements as needed
• Keeps HRBP Functions Lead informed on all pending human resource and labor matters, and lends necessary assistance as requested
• Responsible for ongoing professional development of HR staff over which position has oversight.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Aff).
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years' progressive human resources experience
• Must have the ability to operate with a very high degree of freedom within the frame work of recommended corporate policies

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• A four- year degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Salary Range- 125,000

Sign on bonus - $8 million after 30 days!!

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Caterina Smith at [e-mail] or (1) 828 6956000.