Associate HR Business Partner

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

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Position Summary:

As the Associate Human Resources Business Partner, you will be responsible for providing both strategic and tactical support to both the business and the HR Business Partners. Under the guidance of the HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for providing HR support to a small department of employees. This includes performance management, leadership coaching and training, employee engagement, employee relations, and progressive coaching. In this position, you will support, engage, and partner with the broader HR organization to support the execution of the strategy, including leveraging the functional expertise and resources of the Centers of Expertise (COEs) and Shared Services.

You will contribute by:

• Implementing HR programs that support the business objectives and key performance priorities of the business unit.
• Coaching and advising leaders on talent development and performance management.
• Participating in the annual talent review process and partnering with leaders to develop individual development plans.
• Under the guidance of the HR Business Partner, driving key HR initiatives, including talent management, succession planning, performance management, and salary reviews.
• Under the guidance of the HR Business Partner, managing and resolving employee relations issues.
• Preparing for and facilitating new hire orientation.

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Knowledge of Human Resources-related laws and regulations is a plus.
• Experience with onboarding and orientation processes.
• Familiarity with state labor laws and leave of absence (LOA) management.
• Experience in a warehouse or fast-paced work environment is a plus.
• Ability to establish credibility and influence front-line leaders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in data analysis with the ability to draw preliminary insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate-level expertise in Excel.
• Familiarity with Google Suite and Workday is preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Some experience working with labor unions is preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. 

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.