Hr Business Partner

Who are we?

Buyers Edge Platform is one of the fastest-growing companies in the exciting Foodservice Technology industry. Buyers Edge Platform is made up of more than a dozen companies who work together to help restaurants and other foodservice operators reduce their costs, streamline their supply chains, and utilize technology to run their businesses more efficiently and profitably. We are driven by our entrepreneurial spirit, diverse portfolio of companies and our inclusive and collaborative atmosphere. Our values-focused culture is best experienced at one of our 14 offices, including marquee locations in Chicago, West Palm Beach, New London, CT and Waltham, MA.

This position will be hybrid, Monday - Wednesday out of our Waltham, MA; Lake Worth, FL; or downtown Chicago, IL offices. We are unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization for this role.

We are looking to hire a dynamic HR Business Partnerwho will focus on strategic Business Partnering for assigned entities under our growing family of brands. Our People Team has a "get it done" team attitude that enables each of us to tap into our entrepreneurial spirit to fuel our amazing growth. One of our values is being agile and we practice that every day.

This role will support business leaders to drive the talent agenda and act as a change-agent, advisor and thought partner to elevate people strategies. The Business Partner will provide leadership and partnership to management and employees in delivering a spectrum of strategic and tactical People Team support and programs.

Responsibility Examples

• Partner with business leadership and managers of assigned business entities to execute a Workforce Strategy that supports the growth of the Company
• Act as an expert advisor by coaching leaders at various levels on complex leadership and talent issues including development, engagement, elevating performance, and addressing performance issues. Act as a grounding force for senior leaders to drive towards solutions in a thoughtful and strategic manner.
• Support initiatives including employee retention, talent assessment, succession planning, organizational design, and leadership development
• Provide analysis on key metrics to VP of Business Partners regarding the "health" of assigned business entities by looking at trends in performance, employee satisfaction, attrition, diversity etc.
• Conduct in person meetings at various business sites and provide insights on what is working well and opportunity areas
• Ensure a high level of organizational effectiveness through ongoing performance management, organizational design, analysis and implementation, change management and talent assessments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience is required
• 1-3 years ideally of HR Generalist experience
• Ability to travel approximately 15-20%
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build strong and trusting relationships with employees and leaders at all levels; follow through on commitments; consultative and practice active listening
• Possess and convey a well-rounded Human Resources toolset, including labor law knowledge, compensation, employee relations, and experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and keen attention to detail
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, work well under pressure, adapt and respond within a complex, dynamic and rapidly changing business environment
• Data literate with strong business acumen
• Ability to demonstrate our Company values of Asking Tough Questions, Being Agile, Celebrating Differences, Delivering Solutions, and Enjoying Yourself
• Proven ability to seamlessly transition between strategic thinking and tactical execution
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a busy, demanding environment
• HR certification is a plus
• Competency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Power Point)

What's in this for you?

Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life and long-term-disability plans! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.

Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.

Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don't have to accrue time off in order to take it! We also offer half-day Summer Fridays!