HR Business Partner

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com.


JOB SUMMARY

The mission of TWG’s Human Resources Team is to ensure TWG has the talent and organizational capability to win! As a member of TWG’s Human Resources team, reporting to the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Business Partner will play an integral role in executing the Human Resources strategy in support of TWG’s continued growth and evolution.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner. In this important role, you will provide human resources leadership, advice, consultation, and coaching to business leaders for corporate and commercial client groups across all aspects of HR, including labor relations, organizational capability development, people and culture programs, and talent management development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Human Resources Business Partner will be a strategic, individual contributor focused on successfully executing programs that support organizational goals and drive improved performance, efficiencies, and engagement for our Corporate and Commercial teams. Essential functions of the role include:

• Provide business partnership and coaching to leaders and their teams.
• Work with the business to build engaged, high-performing teams.
• Ensure the effectiveness of key HR processes in collaboration with other functional Human Resources leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR programs, proactively making recommendations for improvements consistent with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Provide project accountability on assigned HR-specific projects and initiatives.
• Ensure employee and site compliance with company policies.
• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to review and align on compensation changes, merit reviews, and promotional recommendations for client group employees.
• Responsible for employee relations matters within assigned client group.
• Assist with talent review and succession planning process that identifies top talent, mitigates talent gaps, and builds leadership capabilities.
• Work with the Talent Management and Development team to train managers to coach and discipline employees effectively, respectfully, and compassionately and counsel employees and supervisors.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable federal, state, and local HR-related requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining appropriate written records; and capably representing the organization at hearings, arbitration, and investigations.
• Leverage organizational development tools and techniques to develop teams and facilitate effective change management in collaboration with the HR and winery leadership teams.
• Encourage people and culture practices that promote the retention of key talent.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Primary work will take place in an office environment with demonstrated experience effectively utilizing virtual communication and collaboration tools; however, employee must be able to travel to and traverse The Wine Group’s business meetings vineyards, wineries and other facilities from time to time. The expectation is to be visible enough that client groups feel an appropriate level of engagement and presenteeism.
• Other items as requested from time-to-time by the business and/or Human Resources leaders.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of general functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of Human Resources experience, of which at least 3 years should include specific accountabilities for a corporate or commercial client group in a generalist capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to work across all levels of the organization from front-line to senior leadership.
• Strategic thinking and demonstrated experience translating strategic plans into actionable and sustainable processes, systems and/or projects and initiatives.
• Working effectively across functions and influencing at multiple levels in the organization.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of general HR practices, specifically with a deep understanding of generalist and employee relations areas in California.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects and wor