Hr Business Partner

The role:

The HR Business Partner is a key strategic partner for leadership and a trusted resource for Emery Jensen Distribution (EJD) team members. This role serves as a liaison between HR shared services and across the organization on all people-centric priorities including onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, succession planning, engagement, retention, and learning and development. This position champions Emery Jensen's culture and core values, driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. This role will collaborate with HR team members throughout the enterprise to design, communicate and implement core HR systems and initiatives, taking lead ownership for these processes related to assigned to Emery Jensen's teams. The HR Business Partner will be enthusiastic about the employee experience, anticipate business needs, and takes the initiative to drive solutions in effective, value-added ways.

What you'll do: Partnerships and Alignment Collaborate with Director of HR & Marketing, peer HRBPs, and business function leaders to implement people priorities supporting the right workforce size, design, cost, and agility for the future Develop and maintain successful working relationships with assigned function leaders to influence and provide proactive coaching, consultation, and direction to management in areas of staffing, employee relations, policy administration, performance management, and overall organizational effectiveness Assess, recommend, and implement continual improvements to HR processes and strategies to support organizational goals Employee Relations and Engagement: Conduct employee relations investigations as required, and determine the best corrective action solution Serve as an advisor to leadership and employees on HR-related issues and concerns Work alongside people and culture enterprise partners, managers, and the leadership team to identify and implement solutions to foster a culture where employees feel valued, motivated, and committed to the success of EJD Performance and Succession Management: In close cooperation with the leadership, identify future resourcing needs, build succession plans, and proactively identify resourcing options Develop and implement performance management processes to proactively address performance and development needs Manage terminations for both exempt and non-exempt staff Recruitment and Retention: Partner with the Talent Acquisition Team to execute the recruitment strategy Lead hiring process for all exempt and non-exempt requisitions for assigned functions Support the continued build out of new hire onboarding and orientation programs including new hire orientations and 30-60-90 check-ins Compliance and Communication Ensure consistent application and adherence to HR policies across all departments Partner with Marketing & Communications on internal communication and employer brand strategies Help coordinate internal trainings that will advance a culture of high-performance and inclusivity Metrics and Analytics: Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results in relation to goals Analyze data and trends and partner with broader HR team to make recommendations that can improve retention, internal mobility, and performance management Ensure employee data is accurate, effective, and standardized; partner with Corporate HRIS team as needed What you need to succeed: Minimum 5 years relevant experience In-depth knowledge of the HR function and progressive approach to HR practices Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization Strong project management skills, communicating changes and project progress Proven presentation and training experience Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address business issues Ability to work independently and as part of a team in fast-paced environment #LI-AC1

Compensation Details:

$72900 - $91300

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace / Emery Jensen Distribution also offers competitive benefits* that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including: Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 3 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 106.6% of your target opportunity!) Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year, in addition to an annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past five years, company contributions (matching & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 7.5% of total compensation. Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions Flexible working arrangements (Non-Field positions can work from home up to 2 days per week) Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review We know the work environment matters. That's why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more! Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off Adoption cost reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events Identity theft protection
* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.

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Emery Jensen Distribution delivers wholesale products and best-in-class service to independent retailers in the Pro Lumber Yards, Home Centers, Paint, Hardware Stores, Decorating Stores, and E-retailer space. Our goal is to support sustainable and profitable growth for our customers by offering the broadest assortments, best pricing, and most knowledgeable team. We have national scale, a regional focus and the commitment to serve our customers and support each other. Come find out why a career with Emery Jensen Distribution is right for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Emery Jensen Distribution is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

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