Lead, Human Resource Business Partner - SSMG -US

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COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

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Overview:

This position is responsible for providing a broad spectrum of strategic HR expertise and business leadership solutions for the Buckhead/Newport Businesses focusing on business partnership and strategic support to the various Presidents and Senior leaders.  The role will drive the HR elements of the business strategy by planning, developing and implementing key HR initiatives that increase productivity, capability and colleague effectiveness.  The Lead HR Leader provides leadership and direction to Buckhead/Newport business in nationwide US and Canada markets and the entire organization regarding the design, execution and measurement of people / talent capability planning, development and optimization of programs and solutions. This role is also focused on partnering with company leaders to develop talent, build a succession pipeline, and execute people initiatives. This role will be a key participant in the market-based cross-functional leadership teams. This is a remote position reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources Specialty Foodservice Operations.

Responsibilities:

Trusted strategic partnership with key senior leadership to define and execute business and HR strategies and solutions that enable alignment and growth

Provide leadership and direction to Buckhead/Newport sites in these markets and the entire organization regarding the design, execution and measurement of people / talent capability planning, development and optimization programs and solutions

Lead all HR activities within Buckhead/Newport by providing top-quality coaching, customer service, and solutions in all HR areas, including talent management, culture, total rewards, leadership training, employee relations, and compliance

Provide objective perspective in solving business issues through insight regarding people and organization dynamics and implementing sustainable solutions

Partner with business leaders to maximize organization effectiveness; leverage expertise in organization design, colleague development, workforce planning, retention, and change management to ensure optimization of colleague’s skills and potential

Develop in-depth strategic and operational business knowledge to build strong partnerships with senior leadership team.  Understanding the business strategy and the functional strategies of the various businesses and areas; partnering with senior leaders to develop HR plans and implement

Identify and consult on human resource strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions affecting individual sites and the markets

Monitor and report on key talent metrics for respective businesses

Drive and assess the effectiveness of performance management and goal setting, including professional and leadership development initiatives.

Develop a strong understanding of the company's organizational structure, operations, values and culture to support Sysco’s vision, mission and strategies.

Build strong business partnerships and have regular interactions with market business and functional leadership, Specialty senior leadership.

Consult with internal and external legal counsel as appropriate on employment matters.

Effectively lead through a multi-year strategy within our acquisitions through the HR lens including change management, implementation of Sysco’s people priorities and leadership development.

Proactively partner with Sysco’s labor partners and various levels of senior leadership to navigate the labor challenges and varying degree of vulnerability within each site.

Lead through short- and long-term projects that will help to level up and standardize various parts of the business to ensure growth, standardization and sustainability.

Partner with the senior leadership team to effectively communicate people initiatives and correlated results to Sysco’s CEO and executive leadership team.

Partner with Centers of Expertise (Total Rewards, Talent Management, Labor Relations) to provide strategic insight on the design and development of HR programs, tools and processes

• Talent Management: Develop and implement talent strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent in the market.
• HR Strategy Alignment: Align HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring HR strategies support market goals.
• Leadership Development: Design and deliver leadership development programs to enhance skills and capabilities.
• Employee Engagement: Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives to foster a positive work environment.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Champion DEI initiatives, promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect.
• Workforce Planning: Collaborate with business leaders on workforce planning, ensuring the right talent is in place to meet business needs.
• Performance Management: Develop and implement performance management systems, ensuring fair and equitable processes.
• Compensation and Benefits: Design and implement market-specific compensation and benefits programs.
• Compliance: Ensure HR initiatives comply with local labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
• HR Team Management: Lead and develop a team of HR professionals, providing guidance and support.

Qualifications:

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred, or an acceptable combination of education and relevant Sysco experience.

Minimum of 10+ years of experience participating in the design, development and execution of human resources strategies and tactics.

Lean Experience preferred

Experience interacting in a national capacity and experience in manufacturing/production, Supply Chain environment

Prior supervisory experience of other HR professionals.

Experience developing, managing and implementing HR initiatives.

Ability to visualize and effectively convey a “big picture” view of HR and how it fits with Sysco’s business strategies.

Ability to collaborate and influence across different levels of the hierarchy, including cross functional senior levels of VPs

Strong collaboration, influential, presentation, and analytical skills.

Strong organization and business communication skills (oral and written) are required to manage a remote and matrix team.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Strategic Mindset – seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

Customer Focus – building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Collaborates – Builds partnership and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Develops Talent – Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organisation’s goals.

Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Drives Engagement – Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation achieve its objectives.

Drives Growth & Results– Consistently achieves growth and results, even under tough circumstances.

Courage– Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Deductive Reasoning: Applying general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.

The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.

The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies.

Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Must be able to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and driving conditions.

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

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BENEFITS INFORMATION:

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.