Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

Job Description

It’s our people that make Shoes For Crews special! We hire talented people who support our values and provide training and coaching to our crew to meet their career objectives. Our success comes from great team work and exceptional individual effort. We strive to reward collaboration and recognize accomplishments in an environment of mutual support and respect. It’s much more than a great place to work, it’s where our crew looks forward to Monday, not Friday.

What You Will Love About US

• Great Company Culture-Awarded one of the TOP companies to work for
• Competitive salary
• Generous Health Benefit Package (some at NO cost)
• Prepare for the future-401(k) (with 3% match)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Hybrid and remote schedules
• Employee recognition platform
• Employee discounts (Including a FREE pair of shoes
• Wellness program
• Robust onboarding program
• QUPID Committee
• Engagement Committee

Our mission is to keep the workforce safe on the job with comfortable, quality protective footwear solutions—reducing accidents and saving money!

Shoes For Crews, LLC (SFC) is a dynamic designer, manufacturer and business-to-business marketer of the most technologically advanced, top-rated slip-resistant footwear for the foodservice, hospitality, industrial, and healthcare workplaces. SFC protects over 3.5 million workers per year in over 120,000 workplaces from slip and fall accidents. For over 30 years, the Company has built its reputation through innovative product development technologies, proprietary manufacturing, and distinct niche marketing.

Position Summary: The HR Business Partner provides general support to the organization, Director, People Operations, and SVP, People Operations in all aspects of the HR function. This includes employee relations, payroll administration, benefits, recruitment and compliance and training.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Payroll/HRIS Duties:

• Serve as the primary owner of all payroll operations, ensuring timely, accurate processing of biweekly/semimonthly payrolls for all employees.
• Maintain and audit payroll data including new hires, terminations, rate changes, earnings, deductions, and garnishments.
• Oversee federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, including withholdings, employer contributions, quarterly filings, and year-end reporting (W-2s, taxable benefits, etc.).
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll accounts, validate tax payments, and support audits.
• Monitor changes in payroll laws and employment regulations to ensure ongoing compliance and update internal processes as needed.
• Act as the main point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, resolving issues with accuracy, confidentiality, and exceptional service.

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals and provide HR guidance that supports overall strategy.
• Serve as a consultant on talent planning, organizational design, employee engagement, and change management.
• Use workforce data and insights to recommend solutions that improve team performance and retention.

Employee Relations

• Provide day-to-day support and coaching to managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct and document employee relations investigations, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance.
• Promote a positive work environment and proactively identify trends that may impact culture or morale.

Talent & Performance Management

• Support annual performance review cycles, goal setting, and development planning.
• Partner with leaders to identify high-potential employees and develop succession plans.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure smooth hiring, onboarding, and internal mobility.

HR Operations

• Manage employee lifecycle changes: onboarding, offboarding, promotions, transfers, and job changes.
• Ensure HRIS data integrity and provide reporting and analytics as needed.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as internal policies.
• Support benefits, leave of absence processes, and HR program administration.

Policy & Compliance

• Interpret and apply company policies consistently across the organization.
• Support audit requests, compliance reviews, and process improvements.
• Recommend updates to HR policies and procedures as business needs evolve.
• Well organized with good attention to detail and demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship building skills, organizational and customer service skills are required, coupled with a strong sense of urgency toward problem resolution
• Demonstrated proficiency at an intermediate level of computer skill using MS Excel and Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Strong analytical skills for conducting reconciliations and data analysis
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources
• Previous experience working with HRIS/Payroll systems a must. Preferable knowledge of Paylocity
• Capacity to work independently and in team settings with concentration on the goal and common good
• Sound decision making and problem-solving skills.

Shoes For Crews North America, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status. or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a federal contractor, we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We are committed to fair employment practices and ensuring a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition Manager.