HR Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects honesty and integrity, respect and inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits: comprehensive health and medical benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, professional growth and leadership training, paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave. Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the primary strategic advisor to bakery leadership, aligning HR strategies with operational goals to support business success. This role is responsible for the full spectrum of HR functions at an assigned facility or facilities, including employee relations, policy administration, compensation, training and development, and select payroll responsibilities. The HRBP acts as both a change champion and employee advocate, driving workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, and exit processes. In collaboration with Talent Management, the HRBP supports succession planning and learning opportunities to foster a high-performing and engaged workforce. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance and promoting a culture that supports product safety, legality, and quality.

Position Responsibilities

• Direct and execute the company's HR and labor relations policies, procedures, and programs at the facility level
• Provide general oversight of personnel administration, wage and salary administration, staffing, benefits, training, legal compliance, employee engagement, and safety
• Serve as the primary HR strategic advisor to plant leadership, fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented relationship
• Promote and reinforce the corporate values and culture of Flowers Foods across all levels of the facility
• Partner with corporate stakeholders and regional HRBPs to build and maintain a strategic talent pipeline through recruitment, development, and succession planning
• Lead training and development initiatives for the plant leadership team to enhance managerial capabilities
• Translate business challenges into actionable HR initiatives that add value and drive business performance
• Interpret HR policies and approve policy exceptions within delegated authority; escalate other issues as needed
• Administer and maintain the facility's affirmative action plan and ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity regulations
• Lead and manage the pre-employment process including sourcing, interviewing, screening, onboarding, and orientation of new hires
• Manage and maintain employee records, both electronic and physical, including salary data and interim labor files
• Oversee compensation practices and ensure consistent execution of the performance management process
• Support and implement employee engagement strategies and cultural initiatives to strengthen workplace morale and retention

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability