Human Resources Business Partner

Wineshipping is a tech-enabled third-party logistics (3PL) provider for alcoholic beverage companies, managing the fastest, most accurate, and most cost-efficient delivery network in the US for wine, beer, spirits, and more. North Bay Business Journal’s Supplier of the Year (Wine Beer & Spirits Awards). 

 SUMMARY:  The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for ensuring the execution and implementation of HR processes and activities including (but not limited to) full cycle recruiting, employee relations, compensation administration, benefits administration, workforce development, and employee services for the specified region. 

 ABOUT THE JOB

• Advocate for employees providing HR expertise in areas such as learning and development, career growth, total rewards, and employee relations
• Develop and implement people strategies to attract, engage, and retain a strong and diverse talent workforce
• Screen and evaluate applicants for competence, background, and skill set, as well as overall ability to fit and thrive within the organization. 
• Scheduling interviews, creating offer letters, and initiating on-boarding 
• Roll out and manage employee-relations activities including but not limited to employee counseling, interpretation of policies, new employee orientation, and employee recognition programs. 
• Coordinates employee events and activities in support of creating a positive work environment for all employees. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management. 
• Culture champion promoting company values to guide decision-making and drive thoughtful and effective change management in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with client groups and the HR & Operations teams to create and execute initiatives and overall process improvements 

 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Background of at least three (3) years as an HR Business Partner in a high-growth company and seven (7) years of overall HR or related work experience
• Experience with ADP preferred
• Understanding of human resources practices, including state and federal employment law.  
• Good judgement in handling difficult situations with employees. 
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player. 
• Commitment to excellence and high standards. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. 
• Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees. 
• Ability to work with all levels of management. 
• Strong relationship building skills with ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Successful track record of designing and implementing people programs
• Understanding of various employment laws and their impact on day-to-day matters
• Ability to work through ambiguity, think creatively, and roll up your sleeves 
• Solid communicator with proven experience influencing and collaborating cross-functionally, ideally with dispersed teams
• Experience being the face of HR, representing policies and practices to managers and employees across the organization
• BA / BS degree or equivalent experience