Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever.  We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.

We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility.  IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) delivers HR strategies and services to effectively build the organizational capacity required to achieve business goals and imperatives.  The HRBP will provide thought leadership in the development of organizational capability through effective change management, talent management and performance management. 

The HRBP will provide support to managers and employees throughout Freshpet.  The HRBP will serve as a generalist to support the areas of employee/labor relations, benefit/retirement/total rewards, talent management, performance management, organizational effectiveness and learning & development to drive and implement HR initiatives and innovative solutions in support of the business strategy.  Leads initiatives to foster positive employee relations, an engaged workforce, a positive culture and effective communication throughout the organization.  Promotes a climate of inclusion through actions, results and behaviors leading to a strong, diverse culture that drives business performance. 

Builds effective and sustainable employee relationships.  Interprets and administers company policies and provides support in compliance efforts related to labor and employment law.  Provides advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures and documentation. 

How You Will Make An Impact

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Works with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues, addresses concerns and complaints, and conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Leads processes and tracks analytics for functional areas according to established procedures. May prepare internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company policies.
• Provides guidance and input and reports on workforce and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individuals, participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success, and follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Conducts regular meetings with respective business units.
• Coordinates alignment of business objectives with employees and management in designated business units.
• Consults with management on human resource-related issues, suggests new HR strategies, and provides HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Develops partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

What You Will Bring

• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within HR.
• Able to prioritize requests and tasks appropriately and escalate concerns to appropriate level.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to support 24/7 facility.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

Education/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• Minimum (5) years of HR Generalist or Business Partner experience, food manufacturing and/ or plant HR experience preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Disclaimers

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000