Lancaster Foods Hiring for HR Business Partner at Jessup, MD Full Time

Founded in 1992, The Coastal Companies has emerged as the leading supplier of produce and dairy in the Mid-Atlantic and a leading regional processor of fruits and vegetables. The company and its subsidiaries – Coastal Sunbelt Produce, East Coast Fresh, Hearn Kirkwood, and Lancaster Foods – operate facilities in Baltimore/Washington and greater Richmond. Through a fleet of over 300 trucks, The Coastal Companies delivers daily to foodservice customers and major retailers along the East Coast. With a commitment to food safety, quality, service, sustainability, and staff development, The Coastal Companies has established itself as an industry leader.

Position Objective: The objective of this position is to ensure organizational effectiveness and continuity by implementing strategies and policies from The Coastal Companies (where able) to ensure consistency across companies. Oversee all HR related programs, policies, procedures and tasks. Oversee day-to-day operations of HR department.

The major responsibilities of this position include the following:

Partner with onsite managers, directors and above to understand business needs and provide related support

Provide support to Crew Members and managers with regard to employee relations, performance management, and policies and procedures

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws from an employment perspective

Partner with CMS team at Coastal on benefits, payroll, compliance, etc.

Administer performance review process from beginning to end

Participate in all disciplinary actions to ensure consistency

Anticipate and resolve complex situations and problems in an equitable manner

Create and maintain org charts for the company

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in HR

HR Certification

Must present a positive, professional and friendly demeanor at all times

Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion and confidentiality

Bilingual preferred – preferably Spanish and English

Thorough knowledge of labor laws and regulations

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal

Highly organized and detail oriented; collaborative

Proficient with MS Office products

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Available occasionally for recruitment or company events outside normal work hours

Job Requirements – Ability to:
Sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear

Frequently sit and reach with hands and arms

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Travel on a limited basis to other Sysco/FreshPoint facilities or operating companies

Utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators

Function in a moderate noise level environment

Work in various indoor and outdoor climates

Must be:
18 years of age

Able to successfully pass a criminal background check

Ability to successfully pass drug test

Able to work 5-6 days a week, weekends and holidays occasionally

Able to work 8+ hours per day