Site HR Leader, Supply Chain

Ahold Delhaize Distribution & Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution is seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted adviser to Distribution Center leadership, embedding HR strategy into operations to support business goals.

In this highly visible role, you will combine business, analytics, and talent management to strengthen leadership pipelines and build a high-performance, inclusive culture. You will lead high-impact HR initiatives and develop talent through succession planning and development programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in HR, business administration, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% outside the home office.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification a plus.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a Strategic Advisor to the Business: Collaborate with functional leaders to identify and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes that enable business strategy.
• Lead High-Impact HR Initiatives: Drive HR programs and projects across performance management, leadership development, legal compliance, DEI, and union awareness.
• Develop Leaders & Talent Pipelines: Guide succession planning, IDPs, and leadership development initiatives; forecast talent needs and build future-ready pipelines.
• Elevate Associate Engagement & Culture: Provide insights and lead action planning to strengthen engagement and reinforce a performance-driven mindset.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Promote inclusive staffing and equitable talent processes.
• Drive Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy: Use strategic workforce plans to guide recruitment and pipeline initiatives.
• Lead and Develop HR Teams: Manage HR Generalists and Coordinators, ensuring policy and legal compliance.
• Support Change Management & Communications: Support internal communications and change initiatives across the organization.
• Serve as an Internal Consultant: Build relationships with Brand leadership and HR Centers of Excellence; identify risks and opportunities with data-driven counsel.
• Drive Performance & Accountability: Embed performance management and accountability into daily operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PHR/SHRM certification a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com.

Primary Purpose

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives at the intersection of people, performance, and business outcomes? As an HR Business Partner, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to Distribution Center leadership, embedding HR strategy into functional areas to directly support business goals.

In this highly visible role, you'll bring business, operational, analytics, and talent management acumen to shape organizational capabilities, strengthen leadership pipelines, and build a high-performance, inclusive culture. You won't just support the business—you'll influence it, helping leaders make smarter people decisions that drive results.

What You'll Do & Deliver

• Be a Strategic Advisor to the Business
  Collaborate with functional leaders to identify and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes that enable business strategy. Translate business objectives into talent and workforce solutions.
• Lead High-Impact HR Initiatives
  Drive critical HR programs and special projects across performance management, leadership development, legal compliance, diversity & inclusion, and union awareness.
• Develop Leaders & Talent Pipelines
  Guide succession planning, individual development planning (IDPs), and leadership development initiatives. Forecast talent needs and build future-ready pipelines through innovative recruiting and college partnerships.
• Elevate Associate Engagement & Culture
  Provide insights and lead action planning to strengthen engagement, foster a winning culture, and reinforce a performance-driven mindset.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  Promote inclusive staffing, development, and associate relations practices. Ensure diverse candidate slates and equitable talent processes.
• Drive Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
  Utilize strategic workforce plans to guide recruitment and pipeline initiatives. Partner with Talent and Learning teams on modern sourcing, development, and capability-building approaches.
• Lead and Develop HR Teams
  Manage and coach HR Generalists and Coordinators, ensuring compliance with policies, laws, and best practices.
• Support Change Management & Communications
  Proactively support internal communications and change initiatives, helping leaders navigate organizational transformation.
• Serve as an Internal Consultant
  Build strong relationships across Brand leadership, HR Centers of Excellence, and functional teams. Proactively identify people-related risks and opportunities and provide strategic, data-driven counsel.
• Drive Performance & Accountability
  Partner with functional areas to ensure associates understand how their work contributes to business success. Embed performance management and accountability into everyday operations.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Education

• 3-5 years of experience in HR, business administration, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Willingness to travel 10-20% outside the home office
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification a plus.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships
• Customer-focused mindset with strong business acumen
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Analytical, proactive problem solver with sound judgmentProven ability to influence leaders, build relationships, and drive change
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

Why This Role Matters

You won't just execute HR programs—you'll shape strategy, influence leadership decisions, and help build the culture and talent pipeline that fuels business growth. If you're energized by partnering with leaders, leading change, and making a measurable impact on people and performance, this is your opportunity to grow your career.

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email [e-mail]