People Operations Partner- Corporate

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee discounts on Baldor products

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. in New York City is seeking a People Operations Partner to serve as a strategic advisor and partner to corporate leadership. The role involves supporting multiple functions, driving organizational effectiveness, and managing HR initiatives that align with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and experience as an HR Business Partner. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of HR experience, particularly as an HR Business Partner.
• Experience in organizational design and job leveling.
• Advanced knowledge of employee relations and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Lead job reorganization initiatives and job evaluations.
• Manage complex employee relations matters including investigations.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Employee Relations

Organizational Design

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: Baldor Specialty Foods is continuing to grow rapidly across all departments. We are seeking a People Operations Partner to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor and hands-on partner to corporate leadership supporting a diverse portfolio of functions including Sales & Marketing, Accounting & Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising & Procurement, and Claims. You will also partner closely with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and people initiatives that align with business objectives, contributing to the success of your department and the broader organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and department heads, translating business goals into effective people strategies.
• Partner with leaders to proactively identify workforce risks, talent gaps, and organizational opportunities.
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and decision-making.
• Participate in leadership and planning meetings to provide an HR perspective on growth, scalability, and risk mitigation.
• Lead and support job reorganization initiatives, including role redesign, consolidation, expansion, and creation aligned with evolving business needs.
• Work closely with the Compensation team to conduct job evaluations and leveling to ensure internal equity, clarity of accountability, and appropriate span of control.
• Partner with leaders during restructures, integrations, or realignments to manage change, communications, and employee impact.
• Develop and maintain accurate job descriptions that reflect operational reality and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with compensation and finance teams to perform salary and wage disparity analyses across exempt and non-exempt populations to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, and compliance.
• Partner with Sales and Finance leadership on sales compensation plan assessments, including role alignment, incentive structures, and effectiveness reviews.
• Support compensation planning, job leveling, and role alignment efforts across corporate functions.
• Partner with Compensation and Finance to support pay structure design, incentive plans, and merit cycles.
• Advise leaders on compensation decisions, including promotions, adjustments, and retention actions.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local pay equity and transparency laws.
• Independently manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, disciplinary actions, accommodations, and terminations.
• Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant application of company policies and practices.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Food Safety teams as needed on sensitive or high-risk matters.
• Coach managers on effective documentation, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Support workforce planning efforts in partnership with Finance and business leaders, including headcount planning and budgeting.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies, role prioritization, and candidate selection for corporate roles.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives for critical roles.
• Identify development needs and partner with L&D to deliver targeted solutions.
• Conduct stay interviews, focus groups and lead employee survey results and action plan activities.
• Support employee recognition, retention initiatives, and People Operations programs that foster engagement and belonging.
• Lead and support change management initiatives related to organizational growth, technology implementations, policy changes, and process improvements.
• Develop and execute communication strategies that drive understanding, adoption, and engagement.
• Serve as a stabilizing presence during periods of ambiguity or transformation.
• Partner with Director of Compliance to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Interpret and apply company policies while recommending updates based on business or regulatory changes.
• Support audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries as needed, particularly within food manufacturing and safety-regulated environments.
• Mitigate people-related risk through proactive interventions and leader education.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity in HR systems.
• Generate HR metrics such as turnover, attendance trends, headcount, and employee relations reporting.
• Identify patterns and insights from data to recommend operational improvements.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner or HR leader supporting corporate or professional functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple functional groups simultaneously (e.g., Sales, Finance, Operations, Technology).
• Demonstrated expertise in job reorganization, organizational design, and job leveling.
• Advanced employee relations experience, including investigations and high-risk matters.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence at the senior leadership level.
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred for workforce support.
• SHRM certification a plus.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee discounts on Baldor products
• Commuter Benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities

Join Our Team

If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor!

About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.