HR Business Partner

About Us:
Main Street Gourmet, a division of Sweetmore Bakeries, is a leading provider of custom bakery products, specializing in gourmet cookies, brownies, muffins, and more. We serve 10 of the top 10 U.S. grocers, 43 of the top 100 U.S. grocers, and 5 of the top 60 U.S. restaurant chains. As part of the Sweetmore family of brands, including Biscotti Brothers, Meurer Brothers, and Sweet Eddies, we are committed to delivering exceptional baked goods through product expertise, innovation, and long-term partnerships.

At Main Street Gourmet, we live by our core values: Build Relationships, Amaze and Delight, Keep Our Word, and Embrace Teamwork. We pride ourselves on offering operational solutions and customized products to retail in-store bakeries and national restaurant chains.

Job Overview: We are seeking an HR Business Partner to oversee the HR function for Main Street Gourmet. In this role, you will partner closely with the VP of HR, as well as the business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, drive employee engagement, and cultivate a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have HR experience and a proven track record of implementing effective HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support the business unit's goals and objectives.
• Talent Management: Manage the Corporate Recruiter to oversee talent acquisition and retention to ensure a strong pipeline of talent within the business unit.
• Performance Management: Drive performance management processes, providing guidance on goal setting, feedback, and employee development plans.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to management and employees, addressing concerns, investigating and facilitating conflict resolution.
• HR Metrics & Reporting: Analyze HR metrics and employee feedback to identify trends and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Compliance & Policy Development: Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, manage employee records, and handle audits and reporting as needed. Develop, update and communicate HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and best practices.
• Benefits: Oversee and administer employee benefits plans company-wide. Acts as a liaison between insurance providers to resolve benefit related issues
• Diversity & Inclusion: Champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring equitable practices in hiring, promotion, and employee engagement.
• Workplace Culture: Promote a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, etc.) preferred.
• 4 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years of managerial experience.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with leadership at all levels.
• Experience with HRIS and data analytics tools.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000