Human Resources Business Partner (Warners, NY)

Overview:

At Sysco we understand that building a great company is just like creating a great product – you must have all the right ingredients.  For us, those ingredients are the cultures, backgrounds, ideas, and experiences behind our diverse workforce that embodies Sysco.  Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from the home. 

Sysco Syracuse is located at 2508 Warners Road, Warners, NY 13164.  

Responsibilities:

Summary:

As a member of the Operating Company (OpCo) senior leadership team, the Human Resources Business Partner reports directly to the Northeast Market HR Business Partner, and works strategically with leadership to successfully execute local, regional, and corporate initiatives within the Opco.  The Human Resources Business Partner is involved with key initiatives and ensuring such initiatives are aligned with business objectives.  

Responsibilities:

  • Leadership Development: Partner with senior management to identify and proactively develop talent through formal training, mentoring, coaching, and “stretch” assignments.  Participate in succession planning to ensure talent is available and ready to assume positions of greater responsibility both at the OpCo and elsewhere at Sysco.
  • Performance Management: Oversee the performance management process and work with OpCo leaders on their associate reviews and evaluations. Provide      training and consultation as necessary.
  • Labor Relations: Respond to grievances, review disciplinary programs, conduct investigations, prepare for arbitrations, and participate in union contract negotiations.
  • Employee Relations: Provide coaching and guidance to OpCo leaders and associates regarding employment issues in such areas as policy and procedure interpretation/application, dispute resolution, corrective action, leaves of absence, harassment, and terminations. Facilitate the Sysco Speaks Associate Survey efforts in the OpCo.  Analyze findings and review trends with senior management and recommend actions to ensure positive organizational changes.
  • Compliance: Review, interpret, administer and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures.  Develop and maintain the OpCo’s Affirmative Action Program (where applicable), complete required Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting and ensure Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) compliance.  Perform investigations and prepare written responses to EEOC claims, unemployment claims, etc.
  • Talent Acquisition: Work with OpCo leaders to create and maintain workforce staffing plans.  Coordinate recruiting efforts with Sysco Business Services (where applicable) to ensure that competent, diverse, and skilled workers are hired and workload levels are appropriate and maintained, and work to minimize turnover.
  • Safety: Support the installation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the process and strategies of Vision Ø, Sysco’s Behavioral & Compliance Safety program.  Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws as well as company policies and procedures. Direct resources and activities to      support a culture of prevention awareness and accountability across the organization. Support the development of Health, Safety and Environmental      (HSE) plans to meet operational goals to reduce accidents, injuries and incidents.
  • Compensation and Benefits: Oversee all benefits and compensation policies, procedures, and programs.  Provide guidance on benefits and compensation strategy planning and administration.  Communicate all benefit and compensation programs to associates.
  • Training: Oversee the execution and delivery of all local training for all associates, including the supervision of a Training Manager.  Deliver leadership training for all OpCo leaders on various HR topics, including ethics, labor laws, policies, and procedures. Oversee administration of Sysco Interactive University programs.
  • HR & Safety Team: Provide day-to-day direction and support to HR and Safety staff including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, and issue escalation.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree with major or emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field; or equivalent related experience.
  • 10+ years of HR experience in the design, development, and execution of HR strategies and tactics
  • Experience managing an HR Team, vendor relationships, and budgets
  • Strong consultative, presentation, and business communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting Sysco standards

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master's Degree in Human Resources preferred
  • Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred
  • Oracle, PeopleSoft or SAP HRIS applications experience preferred

Apply Online www.sysco.com/careers posting is listed under NY-Syracuse or NY-Warners

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship.
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