People Operations Partner

Who We Are

The Mark Anthony Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified and successful private beverage companies focused on the alcohol beverage sector. Founded in 1972, the Company grew organically from a one-man wine importing business to a producer and distributor of fine wine, premium spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages, including White Claw Hard Seltzer.

Role Purpose:

People Business Partner is a tactical and strategic consultant optimizing talent management acquisition, performance management and employee-focused programs for all employees at the brewery. This ambassador of company culture will establish strong partnerships to guide best-in-class practices related to employee relations, talent development, diversity & inclusion and leadership succession planning.  Working on-site in our Hillside, NJ plant, you will partner with people managers at all leadership levels to support internal promotions and Total Rewards related to benefits and compensation for US businesses.​

​This position is part of Mark Anthony Services, Inc., a member of Mark Anthony Group of Companies

 Accountabilities & Impact:​

• Build effective partnerships with business units to maintain and continue building a culture of innovation and performance excellence. ​
• Drive organizational capability through assessing talent, identifying competency gaps, following through on succession plans, and the strategic movement of people. ​
• Understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and People Operations strategy. ​
• Creating and driving effective development, employee relations, retention, and reward programs. ​
• Oversee employee relations and investigations.  ​
• As part of the People Operations team, collaborate with other members of the team to drive employee programs, change management activities, training, and adaptation for all processes.  ​
• Establish regular communication cadence with all leadership teams and deliver agreed upon KPIs, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and reporting. ​

 Skills & Experiences Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, psychology, or a related degree; Master’s degree preferred​
• Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience, including at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with progressing levels of responsibility​
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred​
• ​Experience building foundational & best-in-class People programs​
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws & regulations

What we value at Mark Anthony:

Sense of Urgency

• We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry
• You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today

Authenticity

• We value authenticity because we need to stay real
• You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions

Simplicity

• We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
• You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area

Humility

• We value humility; there is no room for egos here
• You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other

Trust

• We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
• You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down

At Mark Anthony, we believe every team member shares the responsibility of understanding how each of our roles and actions impact Quality, Food Safety, Safety and Continuous Improvement. This collective mindset is the cornerstone of our success as a leader in the consumer beverage space and requires us to mutually build and improve robust processes that guarantee unmatched customer satisfaction and safety.