HR Business Partner at E.A. Sween in Eden Prairie, MN

HR Business Partner

Who We Are

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day. At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

What We’re Seeking

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) contributes to company performance by providing day-to-day execution of the HR People Strategy for the Functional Group(s). Will carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: talent acquisition; employee relations; policy interpretation and application, performance and compensation management; and talent management. May carry out additional responsibilities to include employee development initiatives and training. May carry out additional responsibilities to include organizational design; employee development initiatives and training.

Compensation: The target salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 annually, consistent with our internal compensation framework. This position is classified as Grade 15, with a full pay range of $84,613. 60 - $127, 028.80. You are eligible for an incentive bonus up to 5% of your annual salary, prorated based on your start date. Final pay will be determined by your experience, skills, internal equity, and available budget.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Business Partnership & Support

• Understand business strategies and activities; assess needs and barriers to drive performance through people strategies (e.g., leadership development, succession planning, acquisitions, integrations).
• Advocate for the needs of the Functional Group.
• Advise and guide Functional Group Leaders.
• Ensure leaders are aligned with and exemplify the company’s values.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Support the Talent Acquisition team as needed, including sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and extending offers.
• Participate in intake calls to ensure clear understanding of business needs.
• Facilitate pre-hire onboarding and New Hire Orientation for the Functional Group.

Talent Management

• Partner with managers on short-term people plans and annual goal setting to align with strategic priorities.
• Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning.
• Lead or support annual HR cycle deliverables (e.g., performance and talent management) for the assigned Functional Group.

Employee Relations

• Provide daily coaching to employees and leaders on employee relations, policy interpretation, and talent development.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and manage grievances.
• Strengthen work relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Support the unemployment process, including claims responses and appeal hearings as needed.

Safety & Wellness

• Serve on the Safety Program Steering Committee.
• Support Workers’ Compensation claims for individuals and the Functional Group.
• Collaborate with the HR Specialist for Safety and Wellness.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote cultural change and continuous improvement within HR to deliver a high-quality, consistent, and collaborative service.
• Proactively gather and act on employee feedback to enhance service delivery and experience.
• Stay current on trends and best practices to align people strategies with business objectives.

Leadership & Teamwork

• Foster alignment with HR team objectives and model effective leadership behaviors.
• Provide feedback and coaching to HR team members.
• Collaborate across teams to support growth and development.
• Offer consistent feedback and support.

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

• 5+ years of Human Resource experience with increased level of responsibility.
• 1+ years experience with HRIS required.
• Strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office – specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Strong presentation, communication, interpersonal customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively and professionally convey information to others, be an active listener and develop healthy working relationships with others.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Good judgement, decision making skills and ability to keep information confidential.
• Must be able to work and communicate well with a variety of people at all levels within the company, as well as outside of the company.
• Must have some flexibility for coverage on 2nd shift
• Must work in office Monday - Friday

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business or other relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/operations setting.
• Bi-lingual with the prominent language for the region is a plus (Spanish, Hmong, etc.).
• Previous experience with UltiPro/UKG.
• An appropriate people management qualification such as SPHR, PHR or SCP Certifications.

How You’ll Find Success at EAS

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• Commit to Safety Everyday: See something say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.
• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing And Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.

What We Offer

E.A. Sween is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)