The HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor and operational resource to managers and employees, ensuring alignment between business objectives and human resources practices in support of Grand Central Bakery’s mission to serve our customers delicious, authentic food made from high quality local and sustainable ingredients. This role is responsible for fostering a positive work environment through effective employee relations, compliance oversight, talent acquisition, performance management, and training initiatives. The HR Business Partner collaborates closely with executive and senior leadership to support organizational goals, drive employee engagement, and promote equitable and inclusive workplace practices.
Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000 full-time annual equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP or senior HR leadership role.
- Proven experience partnering with senior and executive leadership to drive talent strategy and organizational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated success in performance management, compliance, and employee and labor relations (union experience highly preferred).
- Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to organizational goals.
- Advanced computer skills in MS365 or comparable programs.
- Proficiency in HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with data analytics and reporting tools.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Skilled in coaching, conflict resolution, and change management.
- Exceptional organizational skills, including attention to detail, time management, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and composure in stressful or ambiguous situations.
- Experience in organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
- Commitment to justice, equity diversity, inclusion, (JEDI)
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent HR certification highly preferred.
- Valid Food Handler’s Card required by date of hire due to co-location in a food production facility.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish highly preferred.
- Ability to travel occasionally for hiring events, training, or multi-site support.
- Comfortable working in both strategic and hands-on capacities.
Direct applications only. Please no phone calls. Grand Central Bakery is not able to sponsor a visa for this position.
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What We Do
Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities.
As a Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.
Visit our seven Portland and three Seattle bakery-cafes for sandwiches, salads and baked goods made with the best local & sustainable ingredients. Find our award-winning breads at select markets and top restaurants around the region. Menus and locations at www.grandcentralbakery.com.
We hire for passion and shared values, offer competitive wages and excellent benefits, and celebrate and reward hard work with growth and development opportunities. We believe in business as a force for good. You too? Consider joining our team!
