Job Ref172611LocationAurora CO 80011Location FlexibilityOnsiteCategoryHRJob TypeFull-timeJob StatusExemptPay BasisYearlyPay Range88400.00 - 143300.00 Annually 42.50 - 68.89 HourlyOther CompensationBonus EligibleBrandUNFIJOB OVERVIEWThe Human Resources Manager is a business partner to operational leadership and is responsible for leading implementing and executing the organizations HR strategy key projects and initiatives within the facilitygroup. Reporting to the Regional Sr. HR Manager the HR Manager leads the facilitygroup HR team and is responsible for effective execution of human resources functions such as Talent Development Talent Selection Workforce Planning Engagement Recognition Performance Management Organizational Development Training Associate Relations Compensation Benefits Wellness Risk Safety Labor Relations Sustainability and Philanthropy.What does it mean to be a part of our HR Operations teamWhile providing on-site support for our 50 distribution centers our HR Operations team ensures effective execution of human resources strategies in areas such as Talent Development Workforce Planning Talent Selection Engagement Recognition Performance Management Organizational Development Training Associate Relations Compensation Benefits Wellness Risk Safety Labor Relations Sustainability and Philanthropy. In addition this team plays a pivotal role in our current transformation journey. They are instrumental in helping to develop and retain the right talent that is fully engaged with this strategy as well as embodying a true people first" mindset to help drive UNFIs company culture of collaboration and engagement.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESHR LeadershipLeads the HR function for a facility provides functional HR expertise plans and executes on key projects.Directly manages team of HR Business Partners and associates within the facility and drives performance in the local HR teams as applicable.Responsible for leveraging best practices and creating a culture of collaboration within the regiongroup and nationally.Executes HR programs within the facility. Ensures alignment with HR processes and programs.Collaborates with HR colleagues to share best practices and leverage successes across the company. Supports peer networks across the company.Leverages network for learning when encountering a new challenge. Manages personal development following changes to company business andor HR strategy. Participates in development of HR colleagues.Strategic Business PartnershipBuilds effective working relationships with organizational leaders. Balances facilitygroup needs with HR guidelines when making decisions. Provides transparency into work.Leverages a deep understanding of business needs and participates in solving business problems within the facility through the talent lens.Provides coaching to leaders and individual contributors at Site Director level and below with the goal of making others successful.Ensures that associate questions are promptly and courteously resolved.Participates and collaborates in pre-shifts supervisor management and staff meetings.Identifies HR and Operations metrics tracked throughout the organization. Derives insights from metrics reports insights to business leaders and uses those insights to solve business problems and improve processes.Workforce Planning and Talent ManagementResponsible for implementing the workforce and talent agenda creating a compelling experience that attracts the right people in a competitive market and drives enterprise productivity in partnership with Talent Acquisition.Forecasts current and future talent needs for the facilitygroup. Maintains and updates a succession plan for front line leadership and proactively identifies next generation leaders. Executes annual talent review process for the facilitygroup.Advises leaders on effective onboarding strategies and plans to ensure successful assimilation of new hires.Delivers training programs.Engagement & Associate RelationsResponsible for being a steward of the company culture.Assesses and monitors associate engagement on a proactive ongoing basis. Implements associate engagement surveys and action plans. Identifies trends and works to systematically address disengagement issues.Addresses associate concerns at local level conducts investigations and facilitates problem resolution.Provides leaders and associates with coaching and resources to help them resolve and prevent interpersonal and team conflicts and adapt to different associate and leadership styles.Drives change management among leaders to ensure strategic changes that impact associates are rolled out in an engaging well communicated and reinforced way.Execution of HR Function and ProgramsImplements HR initiatives and programs in new ways to adapt to changing associate and business needs. Seeks feedback from business leaders and associates on how HR could improve implementation of HR programs.Completes reports and information requests accurately and timely.Responsible for executing core annual programs such as performance objectives and goal setting performance evaluations compensation planning talent assessment succession planning wellness annual enrollment etc.Responsible for executing local programs for areas such as talent development engagement recognition training wellness and labor relations.Responsible for HR compliance activities within facilitygroup requires thorough knowledge of HR policies and procedures as well as federal and stateprovince laws.Responsible for ensuring that human resources functions including recordkeeping talent development promotions terminations etc. are all conducted in accordance with Company procedures and applicable legal requirements. Responsible f or implementation of Affirmative Action Plan and goals as applicable.Performs other job duties as required.JOB REQUIREMENTSEducationCertificationBachelors degree in business or related field OR PHRSPHRCHRLCPHR Certification required.Experience5 years minimum HR experience required.KnowledgeHuman Resources techniques in the areas of talent engagement and workforce planningFederal stateprovince and local employment laws.Knowledge of talent acquisition techniques including recruitment interviewing skills and selection.Understanding of compensation and benefit policies and programs employee relations practices.Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.SkillsAbilitiesAbility to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality.Excellent communications skills written and verbal.Strong analytical skills.Supervisory skills.Drives for performance.Effective project management skills.Strong business acumen.Relationship building skills.Strong problem-solving skills.Demonstrated change management skills.CompetenciesDeveloping Talent.Critical Thinking.Strategic ThinkingManagement.Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.Interacting with People at Different Levels.WORK ENVIORNMENTOnsite Role This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations such as a distribution center or office.PHYSICAL ENVIORNMENTDEMANDSSome travel may be required.Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.Incumbent may use calculators keyboards telephone and other office equipment during normal workday.Stooping bending twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.ABOUT UNFIWe are North Americas premier grocery wholesaler delivering the widest variety of fresh branded and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29000 employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices.BENEFITSCompetitive 401K MatchFlexible PTOMedical Dental Vision InsuranceAnnual MeritEducation AssistanceMentorship Development ProgramsDiversity Belonging & Innovation GroupsLI-OnsiteUNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability protected veteran status or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - MFVeteranDisability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.CompanyUnited Natural Foods West Inc