Human Resources Business Partner

Amalgamated Sugar Company is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our Corporate Human Resources team. This role serves as a trusted partner to employees and leaders across the organization, supporting a broad range of Human Resources functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, leave administration, compliance, HRIS administration, employee engagement, training, and performance management.

We are looking for a collaborative HR professional who exercises sound judgment, provides exceptional customer service, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to influence employee experience while supporting key business objectives across the company.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource to employees and leaders, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.


• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.


• Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding activities.


• Administer salaried employee leave programs, including FMLA and other protected leaves.


• Maintain accurate HRIS and personnel records while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.


• Prepare employment verifications, state new hire reporting, tax credit screenings, and other employment documentation.


• Support performance management processes, employee engagement initiatives, and leadership development efforts.


• Partner with leaders on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and talent development.


• Assist with benefits administration and provide backup support during open enrollment and other benefits activities.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.


• Prepare HR reports, support audits, analyze workforce data, and participate in special projects.


• Assist with internal communications and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.


• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.


• Three to five years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience as a  Business Partner, Generalist or similar role preferred.


• Experience supporting multiple HR disciplines including employee relations, recruiting, leave administration, performance management, compliance, and HRIS administration.


• Working knowledge of employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and other applicable federal and state regulations.


• Experience with HRIS systems; UKG experience is preferred.


• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What Makes You Successful

The successful candidate will:

• Build strong relationships and credibility across all levels of the organization.


• Take initiative and ownership while working independently.


• Balance attention to detail with practical problem-solving.


• Communicate effectively and professionally.


• Demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and a customer-focused approach.


• Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Amalgamated Sugar Company is an equal opportunity employer

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