Senior TMS Business Partner

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for fostering a culture of growth, inclusivity, and excellence? If you are ready to contribute to an organization that values its people as much as its products, we invite you to apply.Whole Foods Market is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Business in San Francisco, who will be responsible for consulting with and advising organizational leaders and Team Members on TM relations and other related issues within an assigned client group or groups. You will assess and anticipate Team Member, Team Leader, and related organizational needs and works across TMS departments to develop and deliver integrated solutions. You will work with leadership to adapt and apply TMS initiatives and programs in a manner that supports local business needs. You will also serve as the client face of TMS, acting as an interface and liaison with other TMS groups (including Recruiting, Team Member / Team Leader Development, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS) as well as the Legal organization. You will ensure compliance with corporate policies, government regulations and statutory requirements.This role would be responsible for overseeing 4 stores- Stones town, Stanyan (Haight), Castro and Ocean with an expectation of being in the stores 4 days a week and 1 day remote.
Responsibilities:

Build strong business acumen.
Ability to understand P&L and retail / functional knowledge.
Engage with functional leaders.
Provides TMS system and process support and advice across broad segments of the company.
Participates in the development of Business Partner / Generalist strategy, ensuring that delivered services support the company’s vision, anticipated growth, values, and operational objectives.
Consults with business leaders on talent, leadership, people strategy, organization development, rewards, and culture.
Engages with client leadership from a strategic and operational perspective, proactively assessing business risk and developing recommendations for mitigation and ensuring adequate planning to address anticipated future changes.
Ensures dynamic assessment of organization capability, including strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, on a forward-looking basis.
Proactively works with client and TMS organizations to clarify current and anticipated workforce capability gaps and how those gaps may be closed.
Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvement in development and delivery of TMS services.
Makes sound policy interpretations and practice decisions; provides client advice to ensure adherence to company policies / practices.
Provides assigned client teams / leaders with training, coaching, and advice to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Reinforces difficult decisions that align organizational strategies and values.
Apply data, evidence-based research benchmarks, and TMS business metrics to match business decisions.
Skills:

Leverages in-depth understanding of Human Resources concepts, practices, programs, and methodologies. i.e policies, labor issues including FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and Leaves of Absence
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local Human Resources regulations and how these affects and are applied within WFM.
In-depth skills in change management.
Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), nice to have Kronos, Workday, and other HRIS.
Creates a reputation and plays an influential role in communicating effectively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and partners.
Recognizes potential people and organizational issues in a proactive manner, either resolving the issue or referring to higher levels.
Mediates difficult interactions, escalating problems as appropriate.
Is recognized as a neutral and approachable TMS professional.
Derives evidence-based insights to recommend changes and influence leadership decision-making.
Master’s research methods and their application in the development and application of benefits, health, and wellness processes.
Differentiates best practices that will work within the organization.
Executes case and pilot studies to evaluate and address specific problems and questions.
Possesses clear understanding of WFM’s business objectives, competitive strengths, and opportunities.
Understands industry trends and emerging challenges from the perspective of people and organization management.
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the WFM product mix, supply base, and retail operations.
Understanding business KPIs and how people strategies impact and support the achievement of objectives.
Models’ commitment to customer service.
Engage as subject matter expert on various TMS and related topics.
Education & Experience:

BA/BS degree and 3-5 years’ relevant experience in Human Resource OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
The wage range for this position is $77,111.00-$131,089.00 Annual, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits.

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