ABOUT US

The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our stores that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, and Food Maxx. We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMART Transportation trucking firm to transport dry groceries, frozen foods, ice, and novelties to all The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a California grown business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation – Stanislaus County.

The Modesto community is vibrant with great traditions, educational opportunities, and multi-cultural lifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy access to many major tourist attractions in California. To the west lies the San Francisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the east is the famed Gold Country “Mother Lode” (50-miles) and a little farther you can find the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) and Yosemite National Park (110-miles).

Some of our competitive benefits include exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

HR Business Partner - Modesto/Fresno area, CA

The Human Resources Business Partner ensures that team members throughout the company are treated fairly, consistently and in balance with the needs of the company, and that policies and practices consistently meet all legal requirements. The position directs and participates in the planning, development, recommendation, and implementation of company initiatives and policies to ensure the uniform and equitable treatment of all union / non-union and management team members. The position supports Corporate, Distribution, Store Management and union/non-union team members by providing instruction and guidelines for effective and continuous application of workplace policies and procedures. The position builds relationships and partners with internal HR departments, Training/Development, Payroll, HR Information Systems (HRIS), Labor Relations, Leaves Department, Talent Acquisition, to deliver support to Store Managers, SMART transportation and Distribution Centers.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with management to communicate HR policies, procedures and regulations.
• Assist and facilitate union/non-union conflict resolution; assist and facilitate both union/non-union performance management.
• Collaborate with Union represented team members and Union representatives regarding settlement agreements, grievance resolution and related issues; collaborates with Labor Relations in negotiations, arbitrations and boards of adjustments.
• Identify and recommend team member relations practices to establish a positive employer-team member relationship, and promotes a high level of team member morale and motivation.
• Coach and advises team leaders in their communication, feedback recognition and interaction with the team members who report to them.
• Conduct investigations when complaints or concerns are brought forward; advise team leaders in the discipline practices of the company.
• Assist in the creation of performance improvement plans for non-performing, union or non-union team members.
• Review for approval management recommendations for union/non-union involuntary employment terminations or voluntary terminations.
• Lead the team member engagement partnership within hiring, training, coaching, counseling, performance appraisals, discipline and terminations with respect to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive team member relations environment by coaching and developing managers to respond to team member relations issues, following up where necessary and bringing them to resolution in an effective and timely fashion.
• Stay current on Federal, State, and Labor related laws (e.g., DOL, EEOC, DFEH, NLRB).
• Respond to calls and complaints, reviews documentation and issues, formulates recommendation for resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hiring pay range: $70,144.92 - 92,065.22

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and statutes regulating employment in a union and non-union work environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Knowledge of team member engagement best practices.
• Proven ability with active listening skills and team building skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication abilities and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated business savvy must possess strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail and understanding of financial reporting and analysis.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent business results under demanding timetables.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Education: Four-year college degree, or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience.

Licenses and Certifications: SPHR/PHR and/or SHRM-CP preferred. Must possess valid driver’s license

Experience: Five years of directly related experience.

Other: 50% travel throughout assigned area regularly required.

Reference: req35351

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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.