Corporate HR Business Partner-Hybrid
Corporate HR Business Partner-Hybrid
Essendant
Greater Chicago Area
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Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.
Scope: The HR Business Partner will provide support to our corporate functions
Schedule: Monday/Friday Remote & Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday In office
Major Responsibilities:
- Develops effective relationships with business partners including coaching and mentoring leading to support their needs in a manner consistent with overall Company and functional objectives.
- Coaches and counsels’ leaders on tactical issues and sensitive associate relations issues challenging when necessary. Assists in the evaluation of current team members identifying areas of training, coaching and development needs.
- Understands associate population and how HR can provide value added services. Ensures the effective implementation of HR plans, projects and programs to positively impact the results of their assigned locations,
- Manages and resolves complex associate relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Knows when to raise the awareness to the next level.
- Responsible for the delivery of HR support to corporate functions, associates and leadership teams, including performance management, associate relations, communication planning, talent assessment (both new hires and current associates), coaching and facilitation.
- Provides corporate support regarding the Company’s compensation and benefits practices. Ensures internal equity and that compensation practices are market competitive.
- Act as liaison between functional leaders, HR leadership, and HR specialist functions.
- Promotes solid associate relations using various tools and by connecting with associates virtually or in person to monitor associate relations health. Proactively identifies issues and concerns and creates/implements corrective plans of action.
- Coordinates and conducts effective training programs as directed. Identifies training and development needs of associates supported.
- Supports and promotes the Company’s Diversity initiatives at assigned facility/facilities and ensures compliance.
- Reinforces difficult decisions or direction that align with the organizational strategies and values helping associates with change management as needed.
- Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s Values and Guiding Principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Bachelor’s Degree required or related experience preferred.
- Three plus years of Human Resources experience required.
- Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401k with matching
- Company Holidays
- Overtime Pay for hourly employees
- Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
- Maternity and Parental leave benefits
- Employee discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
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Seniority level
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Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Human Resources -
Industries
Wholesale
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