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As our Associate HRBP, you'll help welcome new team members to the Cub Foods family by leading engaging new hire orientations throughout the Twin Cities metro area. No two days are the same - you'll travel to designated Cub Foods locations, connect with leaders and new hires, and help set our associates up for success from day one.
Purpose:
The Associate Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for executing action items that support key projects and initiatives within the retail group, in partnership with their HR Manager or Director. The Associate Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for the effective execution of human resources strategies in areas such as Talent Development, Workforce Planning, Talent Selection, Engagement, Recognition, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Training, Associate Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Labor Relations, Sustainability, and Philanthropy.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core Responsibilities
Business Partnership

• Build effective working relationships with business leaders.
• Focus on growing business acumen to better understand business needs.
• Partner with supervisors to develop coaching skills and techniques.
• Provide coaching to individual contributors to make others successful.
• Participate and collaborate in supervisor, management, and staff meetings.
• Identify training needs through collaboration with other departments.
• Suggest new HR strategies.

Talent & Onboarding

• Responsible for working with the HR team to execute the workforce and talent agenda that attracts the right people in a competitive market and drives enterprise productivity, in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Implement effective onboarding plans for the successful assimilation of new hires.
• Conduct new hire orientation, as assigned, and ensure that new associates are well informed of benefits, policies, and programs.
• Deliver training programs, as assigned.

Engagement & Associate Relations

• Responsible for being a steward of the company culture.
• Ensure that associate questions are promptly and courteously resolved.
• Implement associate engagement events and activities, as assigned.
• Address associate concerns with open communication techniques. Communicate with associates in a timely and courteous manner.
• Handles basic employment relations issues, including reviewing recommendations with HR Director, HR Manager, or Sr. HR Business Partner and escalating, as appropriate.
• Execution of HR Activities and Programs.
• Build effective working relationships with the HR team.
• Complete personnel actions, including partnering with Total Rewards or HR Shared Services to obtain recommendations and approvals, ensuring the transaction is appropriately processed, and that associate data is accurate.
• Support peer networks across the company.
• Execute tactics to support core annual programs.
• Execute tactics to support local/department-level programs for areas such as workforce planning, engagement, recognition, training, wellness, and labor relations.
• Possess knowledge of HR policies and procedures as well as federal, state/province and local laws.
• Execute human resources tactics, including talent development, promotions, employee relations, terminations, exit interviews, recordkeeping, etc., in accordance with Company procedures and applicable legal requirements.
• Implement Affirmative Action Plan and goals, where applicable.
• Leverage the network for learning when encountering a new challenge.
• Manage personal development following changes to the company, business, and/or HR.
• Maintain and update HRIS records. Ensure associate files are complete and compliant.
• Manage and track leaves of absence.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality with consistency.
• Participate in collaboration within the group and nationally on all HR programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
• PHR/SPHR/CHRL/CPHR Certification preferred

Experience:

• 1+ years of HR experience, or related field required

Knowledge:
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of federal, state/province, and local employment laws, with the ability to interpret and apply them to complex HR scenarios.
• Broad understanding of talent strategies, including workforce planning, talent assessment, and succession planning.
• Knowledge of HR technologies and HRIS platforms, with the ability to extract insights from HR data to drive decision-making.
• Understanding of compensation structures, benefits design, market competitiveness, and total rewards philosophy.
• Awareness of change management principles and organizational development strategies to support business transformation.
• Working knowledge of associate relations practices, conflict resolution techniques, and progressive coaching approaches.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and can clearly convey complex information to associates and leaders at all levels.
• Use strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights that inform HR and business decisions.
• Show initiative, operates with a sense of urgency, and consistently drives tasks and projects to completion.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to diagnose issues, evaluate options, and recommend effective, compliant, and scalable HR solutions.
• Deliver high-quality, accurate work while managing multiple priorities and maintaining attention to detail.
• Build capability in others by coaching supervisors and associates, offering constructive feedback, and influencing outcomes through strong relationship-building.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrate agility, seek out learning opportunities, and adjust quickly to evolving business needs, HR practices, and organizational priorities.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/DEMANDS:
Hybrid Role:

• This position follows a hybrid schedule, working in the office (3) days per week. The acceptable split between onsite and remote work is determined by the manager. Hybrid associates may choose to work from an office on a more frequent basis than required.

Travel (minor):

• This position may require the associate to travel up to 10% to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Office Roles:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

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UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act .