People Business Partner

Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That’s why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products. 

• We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
• Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.
• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
• Our Company is women-led (our Executive Team is 57% female) and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
• We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.
• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Being a part of the Milo’s TEAm, you’ll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they’re doing.

And as a "People First" company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race or creed.  Some of the benefits offered that reflect our commitment include:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
• 100% paid medical insurance for our associates and their families
• 401K with a company match
• Partial tuition reimbursement assistance
• A robust parental leave program
• Paid time off to volunteer at the charity of your choice
• Employee assistance program

Responsibilities

The People Business Partner is the champion of the Milo’s People First values at the local site. This role engages associates at all points along their Milo’s journey and fosters a work culture of belonging, excellence, and engagement.

Please note, this role will require you to be onsite at our Bessemer location.  As our shifts run 5:30AM - 6PM and 5:30PM - 6AM, there will be times where you are needed at the start of/end of each shift.  

What You Will Do:

• Be an active listener and a great communicator. Hear what people say, ask engaging questions, and provide solutions that link to our company values.
• Be creative. Always be looking for opportunities to bring joy and efficiency to the work while connecting the everyday to the big picture in goals, programs, objectives, and systems.
• Be aware. Ensure legal compliance by monitoring applicable State and Federal HR regulations.
• Be available and be known. Lead onsite associate engagement initiatives and be present on the floor and in the breakroom.
• Be a coach. From leading orientation, encouraging learning and growth, handling associate relation investigations, and leading performance reviews, pursue the best in your people providing feedback and opportunity for them to reach their full potential.
• Be a teacher. Engage and equip leaders with training that enables them to effectively lead their teams.
• Be an Active Participant. Model and participate in all Corporate Responsibility programs including recycling, social advocacy and MMAD volunteering opportunities.
• Be organized. The people world throws curves daily. Being thorough in handling priorities and deadlines will enable management of work in or fast-paced environment.
• This position has responsibilities essential to Food Safety.

Competencies:  Process Driven, Purposeful & Strategic, Teamwork, Scales Systems and Self, Accountability and Trust

Supervisory: This position will have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent, at least three (3-5) years of professional-level human resources experience.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and relationship-building capabilities
• Able to effectively communicate clear strategies and processes to a wide variety of audiences on a high level.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced environment with disciplined organization.
• Superior interpersonal and organizational skills and computer proficiency in MS Office required.