HR Business Partner

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our Corporate Human Resources team. As an HRBP, you will act as a consultant and advisor to leaders on talent–related issues and serve as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP is responsible for delivering both strategic and tactical HR support in areas of talent management, leadership development, employee relations, and culture enhancement. The successful candidate will anticipate talent-related needs, communicate proactively, and develop integrated solutions that align people strategies with business objectives. Directly leads an HR Generalist to support execution of day to day HR work as well as larger HR initiatives.

• Build strong partnerships with business leaders in assigned client groups to develop and execute talent strategies & plans that support business goals.
• Provide guidance and counsel to leaders on all aspects of the talent lifecycle (acquisition, onboarding, performance management, development, etc.).
• Lead and/or support organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) in talent acquisition, total rewards, learning & development, and HR systems and analytics to continuously improve and deliver impactful HR programs and solutions to the business.
• Mediate and resolve employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations as needed.
• Lead performance management processes and supports leadership in talent reviews and succession planning.
• Support capability building needed for future business success through identification of development needs and partners with L&D teams to implement solutions.
• Drive initiatives that support a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace culture aligned with Marzetti purpose and values.
• Lead development, execution and continuous improvement of HR programs (e.g. recognition, onboarding, etc.)
• Develop, lead and oversee work of an HR Generalist direct report.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years strong progressive HR experience; previous HRBP experience in a corporate environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated behavior alignment with Marzetti values: Hunger, Courage, Respect and Humility
• General working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and strategic consulting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact, build effective relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
• Action-oriented with a focus on results; high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving, influencing and conflict resolution skills. Ability to prioritize, think strategically and critically, and use good judgement.
• Operates with the utmost integrity and trust; proven ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• High levels of resourcefulness, organizational savvy, and execution skills (strategy through implementation)
• Demonstrated ability to manage small to medium programs or projects including creating project plans, managing deliverables to a time and action, and leading through others to achieve results.
• Prior people management experience preferred.
• Technically savvy. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Advanced degree or HR certification a plus.

• Customer Focus
• Strategic Mindset
• Courage
• Drives Results
• Instills Trust

Works in a normal office environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, see, hear, sit, stand, talk, type, walk and bend while moving about the office. The noise level in the office is quiet. Minimal travel to plants or meetings may be required.