As the HR Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role at HelloFresh, bringing objectivity to the team and value to the business by working closely with the leadership team at our distribution center. In this role, you will execute the strategic direction, drive performance through people and build a compelling work environment with an emphasis on engagement for our night shift.  With a passion for the business, you will quickly learn its rhythm, how it functions and how operations must ebb and flow to delight our customers.  Primary responsibilities will be focused on building/leveraging our HR Business Partner and Center of Excellence models to provide a world class employment experience for our teams. 

**This role is based onsite at our distribution center and will be night shift. Flexibility for weekends is needed.**

• Work to build solid relationships with each of your business and functional leaders, serving as the main point of contact for HR Generalist support to our Newark distribution center.
• Serve as the main HR contact for functional leaders up through Director-level, their teams (400-500 associates on the floor) and interface regularly with members of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Be a role model leader and a champion of change, building organizational trust and promoting a positive workplace culture, partnering and communicating regularly leadership on trends.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and employees regarding employment issues in such areas as policy and procedure interpretation/application, coaching and corrective action, leaves of absence, development plans and terminations.
• Review, interpret, administer and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures partnering with Employee Relations and legal on any agency charge responses.
• Work with leaders to proactively create and maintain workforce staffing plans. Support recruiting efforts in partnership with the Talent Acquisition COE to ensure that competent, diverse, and skilled workers are hired; working to minimize turnover.
• In partnership with the Senior Manager, support the implementation and execution of all benefits and compensation policies, procedures, programs and communication. Provide guidance on benefits and compensation strategy planning and administration. 
• Spearhead initiatives for client groups by developing programs and services to increase employee engagement, retention and job satisfaction.
• Support the performance management process and provide guidance to leaders on their employee reviews and evaluations. Provide training and consultation as necessary.
• Develop strong relationships across the organization to strengthen HR involvement.

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s and/or HR Certifications preferred.
• 5+ years' of experience in a Human Resources Business Partner role preferably with experience in a high growth, fast paced, distribution center environment or field environment.
• Be an innovative, strategic thinker who can effectively leverage data to improve efficiency in a production focused operational environment. 
• Have a track record as a successful change agent who has leveraged an HR Business partner model to transform operations through people. 
• A highly collaborative leadership style with the ability to partner with and influence key business leaders and build high functioning teams.
• Strong knowledge and experience with federal, state and local employment laws.
• Ability to develop and execute a proactive employee and labor relations strategy focused on building leadership skills to promote employee engagement.
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, listening, verbal and written communication skills.

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role.
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_).  
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.