HR BUSINESS PARTNER - NEW YORK, NY

About Compass Group Compass Group is a global leader in food services operating in over 25 countries with around 590,000 employees worldwide and generating underlying revenues of over $46 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. Our vision is to be a world-class provider of contract food services and support services, renowned for our great people, our great service, and our great results.

Compass Group

Food ServiceSupport ServicesBusiness & IndustryHealthcare and SeniorsEducationSports and LeisureDefence Offshore & RemoteInternational ClientsContract Cateringand Facilities Management

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compass-group.com

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Services

Chertsey, Surrey

Public Company

454k LinkedIn followers

Raised $2.5B

• Compass Group USA is a leading provider of foodservice and support services, with associates serving clients across a wide range of industries and locations throughout the United States. Our teams deliver innovative solutions, exceptional service, and outstanding experiences every day.
• The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will provide strategic and operational human resources support to field and business leaders across assigned locations and business units in the New York market. This role will partner closely with operational leadership to implement people strategies that support business objectives, talent development, associate relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and operational performance.
• The HRBP will serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures, talent management, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and employment practices. This position will collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and other business partners to implement effective people programs, support business priorities, and promote a positive associate experience.
• Candidates must have prior experience working in a unionized environment, including experience partnering with union employees and/or representatives and supporting labor relations matters. The ideal candidate will bring strong HR business partnership experience in a multi-site, operationally complex environment and the ability to balance business objectives with consistent, compliant employment practices.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of progressive human resources experience, preferably supporting a multi-site organization.
• Required: Prior experience working in a unionized environment, including direct experience partnering with union employees and/or representatives.
• Experience supporting labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and the interpretation or application of collective bargaining agreements.
• Demonstrated experience managing associate/employee relations matters and resolving complex employee issues.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employment policies, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience supporting talent management, leadership development, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with operational leaders in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Ability to apply HR policies and practices consistently while considering business needs and operational priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence leaders at multiple levels within a matrixed organization.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Preferred

• Experience in foodservice, hospitality, facilities, or another operationally complex service environment.
• Experience providing HR support across multiple locations or business units.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
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• Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance

• A family of companies and experiences
• As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
• great people. great services. great results.
• Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.
• This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
• https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf
• Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
• Req ID:  1580705
• Compass Corporate
• Kendra Walcott-Dasent
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