Who are we?

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.

Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

This position will be hybrid based out of either our Waltham, MA or Lake Worth, FL office: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Periodic travel 3-4x/year travel to another office location may be required. We are unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization for this role. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to hire a motivated HR Coordinator to provide operational support to the People Team and work collaboratively to oversee and perform daily human resource functions. This role is critical in executing our people initiatives, providing excellent internal employee support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement.

Your impact:

• Deliver an excellent people experience surrounding HR process optimization, services, retention, and employee programs
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of HR databases and electronic filing systems
• HRIS Administration including data entry and basic reporting as well as providing guidance to employees on effective use of the HRIS
• Own HR ticketing system in JIRA
• Customer Service and Responsiveness – Respond to inquiries (internal and external) within 24 hours
• Process employee changes, transfers, and terminations
• Complete administrative duties for HR department, as needed
• Quality of Work – Double check work produced to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and completeness
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases to ensure Act as a liaison between employees and HR functions, including benefits and payroll
• Generate basic HR reports and censuses
• Confidentiality – Ensure all documents and conversations where sensitive information is involved is protected and secured at all times
• Support HR initiatives such as, annual open enrollment and performance management process and procedures
• Support regular audits of HR files and processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to policies
• Conduct adhoc HR projects and reports
• Continuous Improvement - Consistently seek opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our work and services provided
• Demonstrate our Company values of Asking Tough Questions, Being Agile, Celebrating Differences, Delivering Solutions, and Enjoying Yourself.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related degree, or relevant work experience
• Strong initiative, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Solid organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Relentless drive to improve efficiency for the team and all stakeholders
• Flexible working style including ability to prioritize and adapt as unexpected projects arise
• Possess highly effective oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Intermediate Excel experience preferred 
• Ability to be proactive, ask tough questions and think outside of the box
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration - Demonstrating effective working relationships and communications with coworkers and colleagues

Don’t meet every requirement mentioned here? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Buyers Edge Platform and our subsidiary brands, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or others with us!

What's in this for you? 

Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life and long-term-disability plans! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.

Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.

Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it! We also offer half-day Summer Fridays!