Job Description

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.

With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with branches conveniently-located across the U.S. as well as across multiple provinces in Canada.

At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
• 401K or RRSP (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Summary: The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management within designated business units. This position serves as a strategic partner to leadership, providing guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, organizational development, and HR compliance. The HRBP collaborates across all areas of Human Resources to deliver value-added services that support organizational goals and foster a positive employee experience.

The HRBP maintains a strong understanding of the business unit's operations, financial position, strategic plans, culture, and competitive environment to effectively support management and employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Serves as a coach, mentor, and advisor to managers and team members as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct regular meetings with assigned business units to assess and support organizational needs.
• Partner with management to provide HR guidance and recommendations.
• Analyze trends, metrics, and workforce data to develop HR solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues through thorough, objective investigations.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and minimize organizational risk.
• Partner with legal counsel and internal stakeholders on employment-related matters as needed.
• Provide day-to-day performance management support, including coaching, counseling, career development, and corrective actions.
• Work closely with employees and management to enhance employee engagement, productivity, retention, and workplace morale.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support hiring activities, promotions, transfers, and employee transitions.
• Provide guidance regarding organizational restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives.
• Identify training and development opportunities for employees and leaders.
• Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure effectiveness and achievement of learning objectives.
• Maintain and update HR tracking tools and documentation, including discipline records, performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and workforce transition records.
• Generate reports and analyze data to identify trends and support informed business decisions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable employment laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of organizational structures, compensation practices, and HR administration.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and generating workforce reports and analytics.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience managing complex employee relations matters.
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including:
• Employee and labor relations
• Performance management
• Compensation practices
• Organizational development
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Federal, state, and local employment laws
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to travel occasionally to branch locations, training sessions, meetings, or company events as business needs require.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and may require occasional travel to support business operations across multiple locations. The HRBP must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

BakeMark is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BakeMark via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written agreement in place for this position from BakeMark HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of BakeMark. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BakeMark as a result of the referral or through other means.

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.