HR BUSINESS PARTNER (ON-SITE, LEXINGTON, KY)

Compass Group Careers; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Group USA seeks an on-site HR Business Partner to lead HR initiatives across education and healthcare environments in Lexington, KY. This role reports to the Enterprise Vice President of Human Resources and connects enterprise HR strategy with day-to-day business needs.

You will partner with business line HR Partners, onsite managers and leaders to drive people strategies, coach leaders, and promote consistent HR practices while addressing risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field preferred.
• PHR, SPHR or master’s degree preferred.
• Five or more years of HR experience in a multi-site environment.
• Union experience required.
• Strong background in employee relations and talent management.
• Experience supporting complex, operationally focused or frontline workforces preferred.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnership: partner with HR and leaders to understand needs and implement people strategies.
• HR Manager Support: coach onsite managers and promote consistent HR practices.
• Employee Relations Support: handle complex matters and investigations; identify trends.
• Workforce Planning & Retention: anticipate staffing needs and strengthen recruiting and retention.
• Talent & Leadership Development: coordinate reviews and succession planning.
• Compliance: promote HR practices compliant with applicable laws and policies.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Data-driven decisions

Relationship building

Cross-site collaboration

Change management

Employment law

HR compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related

PHR/SPHR or master’s degree

Five+ years HR experience, multi-site

Job description

HR BUSINESS PARTNER (ON-SITE, LEXINGTON, KY)

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

Position Overview

The HR Business Partner is an onsite HR leader supporting hospitality, facilities, environmental services, patient services and other support services within higher education and healthcare.

Reporting to the Enterprise Vice President of Human Resources, this role serves as an important connection between enterprise HR strategy and the day-to-day needs of the business. The HR Business Partner works closely with business line leaders and HR teams to support workforce priorities, identify risks and opportunities and promote consistent HR practices across operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnership: Partner with business line HR Business Partners, onsite HR managers and operational leaders to understand business needs and implement people strategies. Coach leaders on workforce decisions, organizational change and team effectiveness while identifying trends, risks and opportunities and recommending practical solutions.

HR Manager Support: Provide coaching, guidance and support to onsite HR managers while promoting consistent HR practices across service lines. Assist with complex matters and coordinate escalation to the Enterprise Vice President of Human Resources or the appropriate HR resource when needed.

Employee Relations Support: complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations and performance concerns. Identify trends and recommend proactive solutions while partnering with appropriate departments on labor management matters.

Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition & Retention: Partner with operations, HR managers and Talent Acquisition to anticipate staffing needs and strengthen recruiting and retention strategies. Use workforce and turnover trends to identify priorities, build sustainable talent pipelines and support onboarding, career development, internal mobility, recognition and retention efforts.

Talent & Leadership Development: Coordinate talent reviews and succession planning across business lines and identify high-potential talent, critical roles and development

needs. Partner with leaders and HR managers to support leadership development, internal mobility and career growth.

Compliance: Promote consistent HR practices and compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, company policies and applicable requirements. Provide guidance to leaders and HR managers and elevate complex or higher-risk matters as appropriate.

Skills and Competencies

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to interpret data to support business decisions and recommend people strategies

· Strong relationship-building, coaching and influencing skills

· Ability to work effectively across multiple business lines and HR teams

· Experience supporting change management and talent development

· Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations

· Ability to balance business needs with consistent HR practices

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field preferred

· PHR, SPHR or master’s degree preferred

· Five or more years of HR experience in a multi-site environment

· Union experience required

· Strong background in employee relations and talent management

· Experience supporting complex, operationally focused or frontline workforces preferred

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.