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:
- Must be able to effectively communicate with others. Must be able to speak, hear, and sit most of the day.
- 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.
- 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.
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About UsSkills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field
- Minimum 9+ years of experience in Human Resources Generalist management
- SHRP designation
- Knowledge of federal and state HR regulations (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, Worker's Compensation, Equal Pay Act)
- Ability to develop procedures manuals, employee handbooks, and company policies
- Computer literacy with experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and graphical software
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, and negotiation skills
- Ability to counsel and discipline employees, handle legal claims and unemployment hearings
- Ability to meet physical requirements (speak, hear, sit most of the day)
- Some travel required
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.









