Human Resources Business Partner

Gellert Global Group; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match

Professional growth programs

Generous PTO and parental leave

Job summary

Gellert Global Group in Madison, NJ, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employee groups, guiding employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, engagement, compensation, benefits, compliance, training, and workforce planning.

This role supports business priorities while fostering a positive, compliant, high-performing, employee-centered culture aligned with GGG’s values, partnering with HR leadership to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships with employees and leaders.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ADP/HRIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR guidance across employee relations and onboarding.
• Support performance management, coaching, and investigations.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain confidential HRIS data and documentation.
• Support benefits administration and compensation discussions.
• Assist with training and development initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

Performance management

Recruiting

Onboarding

Benefits & compensation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)

Tools

ADP or HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gellert Global Group (GGG) consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies, including Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, and GGG Manufacturing, and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. With combined revenues exceeding $1.7 billion, GGG provides strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, supplying retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers across the industry.

Summary/Objective

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to assigned business leaders and employee groups, providing proactive HR partnership and guidance across employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, engagement, compensation, benefits, compliance, training, workforce planning, and organizational change. This role supports business priorities while helping foster a positive, compliant, high-performing, and employee-centered workplace culture aligned with GGG’s values.

Essential Functions

• Partner with leaders and managers across assigned client groups to understand business needs and provide practical, timely HR guidance and support.
• Build strong relationships with employees and managers, serving as a trusted point of contact for HR-related questions, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
• Provide employee relations support, including coaching managers, resolving employee concerns, supporting investigations, and recommending fair and consistent outcomes.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies; partner with internal resources and outside counsel as needed.
• Work with managers to identify employee engagement opportunities and support action planning based on survey feedback, business needs, and organizational priorities.
• Facilitate the performance management process, including goal setting, feedback, performance reviews, coaching, corrective action, and documentation.
• Partner with managers and Talent Acquisition to support workforce planning, position approvals, recruiting strategies, candidate interviews, selection, and onboarding.
• Support new hire onboarding and orientation to ensure a positive employee experience and successful integration into the organization.
• Partner with leaders on talent development, succession planning, career growth, retention, and organizational capability.
• Provide guidance on compensation practices, job titles, grade alignment, bonus structures, and internal equity, in partnership with HR leadership and Finance as appropriate.
• Support benefits administration and employee changes for assigned client groups, partnering with HR team members, Payroll, and vendors as needed.
• Maintain accurate employee documentation and HRIS data related to employee changes, performance, onboarding, offboarding, leaves, and other HR processes.
• Support training and development initiatives, including compliance training, manager education, leadership development, and employee learning opportunities.
• Monitor workforce trends and employee feedback to identify opportunities for improved communication, process consistency, and employee experience.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives to improve policies, practices, systems, and processes across GGG.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and business information.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a fast-paced, multi-site, distribution, food, manufacturing, or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, HR compliance, performance management, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compensation, and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and trusted partnerships with employees, managers, and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong coaching, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; experience with ADP or other HRIS platforms preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Salary Range

$115,000 - $148,000 annually plus bonus.

Our company will be relocating to a new corporate headquarters in Madison, NJ in Q1 of 2027. Candidates should be comfortable with this upcoming change in location.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life, accident, short and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment, and a robust employee referral program.
• Professional Growth: Access to virtual learning and classroom-based development programs, and education assistance to help you advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Culture & Connection: Employee recognition and engagement events, wellness initiatives, philanthropic opportunities, and DE&I programs.

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].