About Us:

The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to a number of well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our banners that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California and Food Maxx. We also have 4 distribution centers and SMART Refrigerated Transport, a trucking firm that transports dry groceries, frozen foods, ice and novelties to all of The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a locally and family owned business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation - the San Joaquin Valley.

Some of our competitive benefits include: exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), flexible schedule options, Employee Connection (earn fun and valuable prizes!), Life Long Learning – Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Store Business Partner - 3401 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355

The Store Business Partner works in tandem with the Store Director to orchestrate the completion of storewide programs and activities. Assists the Store Director with administrative aspects of store related business, team member focus, and community events. The position supports all team members, providing instruction, training and guidelines for effective and continuous application of workplace policies and procedures. Performs store administrative tasks and functions for the Store Director; coordinates maintains store master calendar and social media platforms to communicate calendared events, deadlines, and visits.

The Store Business Partner conducts store audits for all company programs, to include special request audits by upper management. This position reviews store adherence with the Company’s compliance programs to ensure that store processes comply with company guidelines and local, state and federal laws. This role communicates closely with store management on various courses of action related to the business and team member engagement with follow up to reporting to the Store Director. The position will collaborate with HR from time to time on all team member related activities to support the overall people first culture of The Save Mart Companies.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Performs a weekly store audit (health safety, food safety and sanitation, risk management, hazardous waste, workers compensation, safe audit, product recalls, etc.) as assigned by the Store Director and thoroughly documents audit findings. Audits hazardous waste compliance daily.

• Support and maintain People processes, compliance, performance review compliance, EAF creation and distribution

• Monitors store corrective action follow through; documents and reports to Store Director as needed.

• Ensures the reporting and completion of training assignments and performance reviews to the appropriate manager. (In-store forklift trainer, certifies trainees, responsible for new hire orientation, etc.)

• Conducts refrigeration checks throughout the total store multiple times daily.

• Safety team leader schedules meetings, captures opportunities, assists with paperwork, communicates with Store Director to ensure corrective action is taken.

• Maintains master calendar for all departments demo programs. Helps coordinate and monitors demo and compliance activities throughout the total store.

• Assists in hiring process, monitors new hire probationary status, audits and sends reminders.

• In-store contact to assist team members in researching questions regarding benefits; 401k program, payroll corrections, payroll related adjustments, team member transactions (EAFs).

• Maintains communication board; legal postings, job postings, management memos, etc.

• Owns and updates the calendar for store events; (Recognition events, parties, Fun Committee, etc.)

• Organizes store tours, on-site community events and social media

• Champions team member engagement and education programs

• Performs general office duties and administrative work as required.

Required Competencies

Skills – Abilities needed to execute job duties, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, strong problem solving skills, training skills, collaboration skills, strong organization, and administration skills. Good analytical, planning, organizational, time management, and project coordination skills, demonstrates initiative.

Knowledge – Areas of specialty or expertise; Knowledge of store-related operations, systems, policies, procedures, compliance and management roles pertaining to audited areas: front-end, inventory, stocking, receiving, safety, food safety rules and sanitation, weights and measures, hazardous waste, other applicable government regulations

Attributes – Characteristics a team member must display in the job; for instance, outgoing, energetic, dynamic, enthusiastic and engaging, positive attitude, ability to accept and learn from criticism, flexibility, adaptable, innovative, embrace change.

Education: High School Diploma (or G.E.D. equivalent). Knowledge gained through formal education or certification (i.e. RMCP), specialized retail training, or additional grocery retail experience; some college is preferred

Experience: Two years of related experience

Other: Available to work a variety of required retail hours.

Physical: Store environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects; requires lifting up to 40 lbs.

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