What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our unionized warehouse operations (union and non-union). The HRBP will serve as a trusted advisor to warehouse leadership, ensuring alignment between business objectives and HR strategies. This role requires a strong understanding of labor relations, employee engagement, and compliance in a unionized environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide organizational development support; work with business teams and functions to understand current and future business goals and trends that may impact workforce needs and initiative
• Engage with business leaders on people strategy and how to effectively deliver through workforce planning and organization design and structure
• Acts as an effective change agent in an environment of innovation and continuous improvement
• Develop knowledge and skills to be able to reinforce the SGWS culture with leaders and employees
• Identify training needs and facilitate learning opportunities
• Present solutions to issues in a concise manner to varying levels of leadership using insights based on analytics along with sound business acumen
• Partner with managers on performance management, coaching, and development and succession plans
• Partner with union representatives to foster a collaborative working relationship
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of polices
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and five years of experience or equivalent education and related experience

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects through full lifecycle (design, develop, implement) and deliver impactful results
• Ability to travel: 15-20% throughout the State of Florida
• Ability to demonstrate managerial courage by taking the opportunity to constructively challenge conventional thinking and respectfully challenge the opinions of others

• Two years of progressive and relevant high-level Human Resource experience: Employee Relations, Total Rewards, Performance Management, Progressive Discipline, etc.
• Proven success in implementing core talent management processes
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly, effectively, and consistently execute
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Confidence interacting at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws/regulations including Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments (ADAA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Worker's Compensation
• Demonstrated knowledge of latest version of Microsoft Office, SAP software.
• Strong communication skills – written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and software applications related to job functions
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
• Experience working in union environment
• Experience supporting remote locations
• Ability to work on a warehouse setting with regular interaction on the floor
• Ability to ride with logistics team members on their route
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule as needed

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.