Primary Responsibility :

Serves as a Business Partner to provide HR support, guidance and consultative services enabling managers to make informed business decisions. Manage the effective implementation of HR initiatives, policies and procedures, employee engagement/relations, performance management, training, compensation and affirmative action planning. This position primarily supports Americold's Corporate functions.

What You'll Do :

Support the company's goals and objectives by aligning and partnering with multiple client groups to deliver HR solutions that meet managers' and employees' needs. Develop relationships to understand the business environment, strategy and employee implications of business decisions and practices. Provide coaching to managers and contribute to the development of managers' skills. Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local employment laws and Company policies. Assist management with policies, procedures, programs, and technical questions. Partner with functional groups to deliver business required initiatives and program implementation as well as policy and procedure roll-outs, benefits, HRIS tool optimization, etc. Provide consultative support and advice to management on appropriate resolution of employee relations issues. Manage multiple concurrent progressive discipline process with supervisors and employees. Manage investigations of all types including research and documentation of all legal, policy, or procedure-related issues. Facilitate HR activities such as new hire onboarding, transfer assimilations, compliance protocols, termination/separation meetings and exit interviews. Ensure all HR documentation is processed timely and accurately (Personnel files, I-9 documentation, E-Verify, HRIS transactions, compliance records, etc.). Partners with the Payroll and Benefits teams to troubleshoot data entry issues/concerns. Serve as a resource for employment claims and inquiries as needed. Produce and/or review reports requiring analysis and data compilation utilizing tools available (turnover, trends, budgeting, compensation, legal requirements, etc.). Other projects and duties as assigned

What Experience and Education You Need :

Bachelor's degree in a related area (Human Resources, Business Administration, etc.). Master's Degree in Human Resources Management or SHRM Certification is strongly preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources. Relative industry experience in fast paced field and/or corporate environments within Warehousing, Distribution, Logistics/Transportation or Manufacturing preferred HRIS day-to-day application administration experience required. Experience with PeopleSoft 8, iCIMS, SuccessFactors and Query a plus

What Could Set You Apart :

Proven ability to work in fast-paced, detailed and deadline-oriented environment by balancing multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong planning, organizational, problem solving and communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain business relationships with Executive-level decision-makers and internal resources at all levels. Demonstrates a collaborative nature and team-oriented approach. Strong computer skills with programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, calendaring, travel, and expense tools, etc. Specifically, strong PowerPoint and Excel skills desired. Self-starter who relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Must be self-motivated with high degree of initiative. Possess a professional demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality and always demonstrate integrity.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of he job Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks May require travel by automobile and airplane May require visiting facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds Requires the use of various electronic tools Occasionally works evenings or weekends in order to complete objectives or to attend meetings Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer :

Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being....

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity