HR Business Partner (Plant)

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.

The Plant Human Resources Business Partner will provide leadership and functional HR Generalist support to the production facility. The role will support 500+ hourly and salaried associates throughout the employee life cycle including and not limited to: onboarding, coaching, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, and talent management. This role will serve as a strong partner with the broader HR team, leading and supporting HR initiatives that enhance the employee experience at the plant location.  Candidates for this role should have a passion for continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to standardize and create efficiency through the work performed.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR Business Partner to Plant Leadership Team, leading and executing HR initiatives that support the business objectives of the broader Home Chef organization
• Establish and promote an inclusive work environment, aligned with the Home Chef culture, that enhances employee experience and increases retention
• Guide leaders and employees regarding Home Chef policies, HR Programs administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently 
• Provide coaching and feedback to employees, enabling and empowering them to reach their full potential
• Leverage HR reporting and metrics; analyze data, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to address business challenges for the corporate employee population
• Identify and drive continuous improvement within HR programs and processes that allow the People team to scale and evolve with a high growth organization
• Display business maturity and strong emotional intelligence to coach, develop, influence and counsel mid-level managers and employees.
• Partner with managers to assess and provide HR tools that drive talent retention, employee development and organizational design efficiency Develop and execute strategies to improve Organizational Health Protects interest of employees and the company in accordance with company policies, governmental laws and regulations

 

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• 5 years experience in the Human Resources field, with at least 2 years as a HR Generalist or HR Business Partner 
• Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Human Resources or similar related field
• Ability to speak effectively to groups of employees
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and initiative  
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment
• Demonstrate success in designing, leading, and achieving projects and workgroup initiatives 
• Good computer skills (MS Office, Google Workspace, ATS, HRIS, etc.)

 

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Perks and Benefits

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

How We Work Together

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We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek