Darigold is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our HR field team. The HRBP partner oversees all human resources operations and ensures they are aligned with the business goals for Rainier, Issaquah, and Lynden plants. The HRBP manages mediation facilitation, resolving workplace issues, labor relations, and administration. The HRBP works closely with the plant managers and management team to promote a positive work environment. Our ideal candidates should have solid experience with HR practices and employee management. Ultimately, you should be able to act as a consultant on human resources management and organizational changes.

Responsibilities

· Foster a positive environment, working with managers and employees to address employee relations issues.

· Coach managers/supervisors on how to proactively address and resolve issues.

· Analyze trends and metrics with the HR department, propose ideas to motivate employees, and embrace a “Best Place to Work” culture.

· Coordinate and onboard new employees making them feel welcome to Darigold.

· Resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances.

· Lead the entire employee life cycle from onboarding to all day-to-day HR-related activities.

· Participate in implementing company-wide initiatives, training, process improvements, and programs.

· Review turnover data and propose ideas to reduce undesired turnover. Implement plan and track results.

· Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

· Maintain an electronic filing system according to State and Federal requirements.

· Partner with HR Corporate team to implement People initiatives.

· Assure compliance with all local, State, and Federal employment laws, making proactive recommendations when potential issues are identified or arise.

· Participate in meetings with business leaders and employees representing the HR team and provide updates on key HR projects such as performance reviews, employee surveys, and listen to employees’ feedback regarding their experience working at Darigold.

· Participate in regular team meetings, provide updates on on-site location, and share best practices with the rest of the team.

· Manage Talent management activities such as performance management, and succession planning.

· Maintain a high level of professionalism on confidentiality of employee and/or company information.

· Ability to travel to assigned Darigold facilities.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related discipline; or 3 to 4 years of experience in Human Resources or a closely related discipline.

· Analytical and goal oriented.

· Previous experience in manufacturing preferred and union experience preferred.

· PHR Certification preferred.

· Knowledge of State and Federal laws, regulations and requirements in areas related to HR including EEO, LOA’s, ADA, Worker’s Compensation, COBRA, and Wage & Hour.

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

· Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%

· Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

· Employer paid life & disability coverage.

· Paid time off and paid holidays.

· 8 weeks paid parental leave.

· Education assistance.

· Employee assistance program.

· Flexible working arrangement where applies (up to 2 days/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR).

· Community giving through matching donations.

· Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic

information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.