Human Resources Partner

FreshEdge; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to fresh food distribution! This role focuses on human resource management, ensuring a smooth employee lifecycle from onboarding to performance management. You'll tackle complex employee relations issues, collaborate with payroll and safety teams, and maintain strong relationships with labor unions. If you're passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and have a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a career where your contributions make a real difference in a dynamic environment that values growth and teamwork.

Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in human resource management preferred.
• Knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee lifecycle and onboarding functions for new hires.
• Manage complex employee relations issues and conduct investigations.
• Partner with payroll and safety teams to ensure employee welfare.

Skills

Complex problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Associate's degree in human resources

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Job description

FreshEdge is built on a united infrastructure of fresh food distributors collectively working to provide an unmatched assortment and service level across contiguous geographies via multiple locations and refrigerated facilities. We look forward to adding to our team and continuing our growth.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate day-to-day interaction with employees to oversee all areas of the employee lifecycle.
• Execute employee onboarding functions for all new hires, including orientation, employee handbook content review, benefits review, E-Verify and background checks. Maintain new hire files.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems, evaluating potential solutions, coaching and counseling managers and employees.
• Partner with the internal payroll team to guarantee timely and accurate pay for all employees.
• Partner with the safety team to facilitate a culture of workplace safety through workers compensation administration, light duty programs, and injury tracking.
• Maintain a healthy and knowledgeable working relationship with the labor unions in assigned territory, where applicable.
• Guide the administration of employee benefits (enrollment, claims, terminations, issues) in partnership with providers and PEO – Health & Welfare Benefits and 401(k) retirement plans.

Competencies, Education, and Skills to be Successful:

• Complex problem-solving skills
• Organized and attention-to-detail approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment and independently

• Associate's degree in human resources, business, management, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in human resource management preferred
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential is preferred.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm)

Compensation:

• $50,000 - $60,000/Year

Benefits:

• Health & Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or another legally protected status.