Senior Human Resources Business Partner

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 200 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients. Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century-long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

Lee Kum Kee (USA) Inc., a division of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd., has its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Southern California with more than 300 employees. We are looking for the best and brightest talents to join our company and work together to bring the next level of success

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, life insurance covered by the company
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Two (2) weeks vacations
• Ten (10) paid holidays

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. HR business partner (HRBP) – Supply Chain position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The Sr. HRBP – Supply Chain is part of the Supply Chain Leadership team and serves as a functional expert on all HR related issues. The successful Sr. HRBP – Supply Chain acts as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs, and develops and implements initiatives to address gaps. Communicating needs proactively with our HR department and business management, the Sr. HRBP – Supply Chain seeks to develop integrated solutions. The position formulates partnerships across the all functions to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The Sr. HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develops HR related KPI’s, including Supply Chain related, and is accountable for meeting objectives.
• Develops and implements plans driving improvements in the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) with the Supply Chain Leadership team.
• Administers Employee Engagement Survey and works with employees and leaders in Supply Chain to develop and implement initiatives and action plans to drive for an engaging workforce in Supply Chain.
• Develops and implements plans to assure the Company remains union-free.
• Partners with the Zone HR team in talent attraction and retention effort for all Supply Chain exempt and non-exempt personnel and temporary staff; conducts new hire orientations and coordinate onboarding program; and writes and places job advertisements.
• Advises and supports the Supply Chain leadership team on developing career path, technical development and leadership development programs.
• Identifies training needs for local Supply Chain personnel and individual leader’s coaching needs.
• Participates in developing, maintaining, evaluating and monitoring training programs to ensure success. Maintains Supply Chain training and qualification database. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Advocates for Supply Chain within the Zone/Global HR function; understands, advocates for, and implements Zone/Global HR functional initiatives.
• Develops, maintains and monitors compliance of policies that assure a safe, equitable and compliant work environment.
• Maintains Supply Chain organization charts and the headcount reports.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention; provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Conducts periodic meetings with function heads to ensure proactive HR support is provided in a timely manner.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues; conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws & regulations related to day-to-day management of employees to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Reports, maintains and monitors all workers’ compensation case files and leave of absence cases; follows through all open claims and leaves.
• Support time & attendance, payroll and benefits administration for Supply Chain personnel.
• Administers various human resources policies and procedures and assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Other duties or projects may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results
• Planning & Organizing
• Customer Focus

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each major responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.

1. REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development or related discipline from an accredited 4-year university.
• Minimum of 5 years of being an exempt-level HR Business Partner in a supply chain, manufacturing, CPG or distribution center/warehouse environment.
• Proven successful records in driving cultural change in manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Certification in PHR or ability to obtain PHR certification within 1 year of employment is required
• Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement is highly preferred
• Hands-on experience in multiple human resource disciplines, including training & development, workers’ compensation, leave of absence, recruitment, employment relations and investigation.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of HR legal compliance; maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state employment laws/regulations.
• Must have strong logical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter, fast learner and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Must have a can-do and learning attitude.
• Must be a collaborative, responsive and proactive team player; strong ownership and high integrity.
• Must be able to handle confidential information; attention to details is a must.
• Must be organized, able to prioritize tasks and handle multi-tasks in a fast work pace.
• Must be proficient in MS Office including Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Visio; ADP, PeopleSoft or other HRIS systems including running ad hoc reports.

1. LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) is required.
• Trilingual in English, Spanish and Chinese is a plus.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills.

1. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Individual must be able to apply basic mathematical concepts to perform daily functions.

1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• This position may regularly require long working hours and occasional weekend work as job duties demand.

1. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

It is Lee Kum Kee’s policy to seek and employ the most qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.