The Role
Oversees regional human resources operations and leads HR Business Partners. Advises field leadership on employee relations, compliance, benefits, policies, legal claims, safety, workers’ compensation, performance management, and employment practices. Manages HR activities for acquisitions, including due diligence, onboarding, payroll coordination, training, and policy implementation. Supports disciplinary processes, unemployment hearings, management development, and continuous improvement of HR procedures.
Summary Generated by Built In
The incumbent oversees Human Resources function for the region. The Sr. HR Business Partners, provides leadership, guidance, and counsel to the company’s field operations on company policies involving associate relations, compliance issues such as EEO, RIF’s, office closures, safety, health, and worker’s compensation matters. Coordinates, develops, and administers policies and procedures.
Responsibilities- Manage and provide leadership to HRBPs.
- Oversee employment process and benefits administration for region. Escalate issues or problems as needed.
- Assist managers in counselling and disciplining employees and provide guidance on the process and documentation of the same.
- Coordinate, analyze and provide information on any legal issues. Handle all legal federal or state claims under direction of Corporate Legal Counsel.
- Assist in training and development of regional management and staff. Coordinate training initiatives with Director, Associate Leadership and Development.
- Coordinate all Human Resources activities involved in company acquisitions. Conduct due diligence and analysis and coordinate orientation and training in order to bring new employees onto payroll system.
- Recommend changes and/or new policies and procedures as needed. Assist managers in following policies and procedures.
- Participate in unemployment hearings as needed.
- Coordinate, monitor and review Performance Agreement procedures.
- Meeting the physical requirements – listed below
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field preferred.
Work Experience:
- Minimum 9+ years of experience in Human Resources Generalist management.
- SHRP designation preferred.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to Human Resources: i.e. Civil Rights Act/Title VII, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, Worker’s Compensation and Equal Pay Act.
- Ability to develop procedures manuals, employee handbooks and company policies and procedures.
- Must be computer literate and have experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and graphical software.
- Strong interpersonal and highly developed writing skills; acute attention to detail.
- Must have excellent interpersonal organization, communication and negotiation skills.
- Must be a good listener and be able to develop the trust of the HR team and employee at large.
- Some travel required.
Physical Requirements:
- Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day)
- Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods
- Lift and carry light items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, typically 20+ pounds)
- Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials
- Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work
- Follow clear directions
- Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day
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About Us Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
As a full-service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel.
With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we have a range of talents and experience that redefine what it means to be a marketing agency. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and take their careers to the next level. Join Product Connections and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt—let’s build something great together.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
- At least 9 years of experience in human resources generalist management
- SHRP designation
- Knowledge of federal and state human resources regulations, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, workers' compensation, and the Equal Pay Act
- Ability to develop procedure manuals, employee handbooks, and company policies and procedures
- Computer literacy and experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and graphical software
- Strong interpersonal, writing, organization, communication, negotiation, listening, and attention-to-detail skills
- Some travel
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The Company
What We Do
Acosta is an integrated sales and marketing services provider that enables consumer packaged goods brands and retailers to win in the modern marketplace by delivering progressive solutions and exceptional service. With more than 90 years of experience, Acosta understands evolving consumer needs and helps its clients and customers stay a step ahead, fueling their accelerated performance. For more information, please visit www.acosta.com.
