What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner position at Market Performance Group?
Brief Description
ABOUT MPG
Market Performance Group (MPG) is a leading end-to-end, strategy & services omnichannel commerce agency focused on creating the best PATH FORWARD — from market strategy to in-market reality — for today’s fastest-growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation as a trusted partner and valuable resource to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to Private Equity, in categories that include health & wellness, food & beverage, home and hardlines. We revel in the opportunity to guide our clients on their path forward, building and activating strategies that ensure success. Everything we do is driven by our unrelenting commitment to leverage our deep operational experience, unparalleled omnichannel expertise, and industry relationships to drive performance in today’s dynamic omnichannel marketplace.
At MPG, we value our people and their contributions; they are critical to building the MPG Brand. Our leadership team has significant experience driving topline revenue and bottom-line profit, having held operating roles at leading CPG manufacturers and retailers. Our highly regarded, seasoned team of 400 strategy and commercialization professionals brings strong operational experience and a collaborative approach. All team members are singularly focused on providing clients with pragmatic, real-world market approaches, built on the strong consumer, category and marketplace insights needed to create sustainable, profitable brand growth.
Job Overview
You will excel as a Human Resources Business Partner if you are passionate about driving people and culture initiatives that enhance team performance, employee retention, and professional development. In this role, you will provide high-touch support to employees and leadership, building trust and strong relationships through exceptional communication and a proactive presence.
Success in this position requires a balance of strategic partnership and employee advocacy, ensuring alignment between business goals and people strategies. You will lead key HR functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition and retention, training and development, and succession planning, all while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment practices.
Key Responsibilities
MPG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are committed to ensuring that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) are at the foundation of our culture. Through DEI&B, we embrace the beauty in all of the unique qualities of our employees, communities and clients. MPG’s DEI&B efforts empower us to collectively reach our full potential. by fueling innovation, connection, and growth. We recognize the value of having a diverse and engaged team. We are an organization driven by PEOPLE. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging was born from our core values. We believe that by leveraging the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees, MPG can unlock more comprehensive, innovative, and long-standing results for both our client and retailer partners. As our journey continues to evolve, we have made intentional commitments to further champion DEI&B. The foundation of our pledge starts with our promise to each other, our clients, and the community.
Benefits
We offer a generous package of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave and life insurance. Our compensation program provides market industry base salary, bonuses, and 401K. In addition to paid holidays, we reward an employee’s extra efforts through unlimited paid time off.
ABOUT MPG
Market Performance Group (MPG) is a leading end-to-end, strategy & services omnichannel commerce agency focused on creating the best PATH FORWARD — from market strategy to in-market reality — for today’s fastest-growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation as a trusted partner and valuable resource to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to Private Equity, in categories that include health & wellness, food & beverage, home and hardlines. We revel in the opportunity to guide our clients on their path forward, building and activating strategies that ensure success. Everything we do is driven by our unrelenting commitment to leverage our deep operational experience, unparalleled omnichannel expertise, and industry relationships to drive performance in today’s dynamic omnichannel marketplace.
At MPG, we value our people and their contributions; they are critical to building the MPG Brand. Our leadership team has significant experience driving topline revenue and bottom-line profit, having held operating roles at leading CPG manufacturers and retailers. Our highly regarded, seasoned team of 400 strategy and commercialization professionals brings strong operational experience and a collaborative approach. All team members are singularly focused on providing clients with pragmatic, real-world market approaches, built on the strong consumer, category and marketplace insights needed to create sustainable, profitable brand growth.
Job Overview
You will excel as a Human Resources Business Partner if you are passionate about driving people and culture initiatives that enhance team performance, employee retention, and professional development. In this role, you will provide high-touch support to employees and leadership, building trust and strong relationships through exceptional communication and a proactive presence.
Success in this position requires a balance of strategic partnership and employee advocacy, ensuring alignment between business goals and people strategies. You will lead key HR functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition and retention, training and development, and succession planning, all while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide counsel, feedback and coaching on broad ranging issues including business operations, process and all employee related actions that enhance the individual growth and performance of respected verticals.
- Work strategically to diagnose problems, analyze data, identify root causes, and recommend solutions for HR related business issues. In partnership with the EVP of Human Resources, develop strategic solutions for improvement.
- Participate in leadership meetings as a business partner to identify employee impact (development, employee relations, performance management, talent management, etc), relating to business strategies.
- Provide advice and recommendations in all areas of Human Resources related programs, policies, and laws.
- Conduct and document investigations pertaining to unemployment, harassment, discrimination, etc. in accordance with company guidelines as well as directives by company legal department, collaborate with Legal Counsel on issues where appropriate
- Coach field management through conflict management/resolution, discipline/corrective action, policy and procedures and labor law compliance
- Provide leadership and guidance on key skill development opportunities, training, within not only the assigned verticals, but across the entire enterprise.
- Provide strategy and lead, the rollout of core training programs, from both a content and delivery perspective.
- Responsible for the development of a mentorship program for the enterprise, with a focus on high potential and high performers.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition Manager and hiring managers to ensure successful on-boarding for new hires.
- Manage, understand, and analyze employee turnover within assigned vertical(s). Recommend appropriate strategies and partner with EVP, Human Resources to impact employee turnover.
- Lead strategy to build capable, diverse, performing talent within assigned verticals(s) by owning talent management and performance calibration processes in partnership with vertical leadership.
- Minimum BA/BS degree required
- Minimum 7-10 years diverse and progressive Human Resources experience in a generalist capacity dealing with complex business and Human Resources issues (employee relations, coaching/counseling, change management, etc.).
- Human Resources experience in a Consumer-Packaged Goods, (CPG), environment a plus.
- Experience in developing training and training materials for employees at all levels of the organization a plus.
- Experience in working with different behavior-based models such as DISC, Insights Discovery, Meyers Brigg is a plus.
- Proven experience with the development of mentorship programs to aid in the development of high potential talent is a plus.
- Has demonstrated recruiting experience using multiple sourcing techniques and ability to seek out creative strategies on an ongoing basis.
- Proficient in Microsoft office including excel, word and power point.
- Experience with human resource information systems required. Experience with UKG a plus.
- Proven ability to develop strategic working relationships with leaders and act as a strategic partner on all people related decisions.
- Exceptional presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, and ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Strong business acumen
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to easily engage others within a training/development environment
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 15%
MPG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are committed to ensuring that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) are at the foundation of our culture. Through DEI&B, we embrace the beauty in all of the unique qualities of our employees, communities and clients. MPG’s DEI&B efforts empower us to collectively reach our full potential. by fueling innovation, connection, and growth. We recognize the value of having a diverse and engaged team. We are an organization driven by PEOPLE. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging was born from our core values. We believe that by leveraging the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees, MPG can unlock more comprehensive, innovative, and long-standing results for both our client and retailer partners. As our journey continues to evolve, we have made intentional commitments to further champion DEI&B. The foundation of our pledge starts with our promise to each other, our clients, and the community.
Benefits
We offer a generous package of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave and life insurance. Our compensation program provides market industry base salary, bonuses, and 401K. In addition to paid holidays, we reward an employee’s extra efforts through unlimited paid time off.
