Strategic HR Partner for Supply Chain Ops

ADUSA Distribution; Elloree (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution, the distribution arm of Ahold Delhaize USA, is seeking an HR Business Partner to align people strategy with DC operations in Elloree, SC. You will serve as a trusted advisor to DC leadership and embed HR initiatives into performance, leadership development, and compliance programs.

This role focuses on building leadership pipelines, advancing diversity and inclusion, and shaping workforce planning.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in HR, business administration, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent 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 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.

Skills

HR strategy

Stakeholder management

Leadership development

Employee relations

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification a plus

Job description

ADUSA Distribution, the distribution arm of Ahold Delhaize USA, is seeking an HR Business Partner to align people strategy with DC operations in Elloree, SC. You will serve as a trusted advisor to DC leadership and embed HR initiatives into performance, leadership development, and compliance programs.

This role focuses on building leadership pipelines, advancing diversity and inclusion, and shaping workforce planning.