Sr. Manager, Commercial HRBP - Sales

COVETRUS

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,000 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the globe. Come explore the possibilities in our exciting, fast paced, high volume, work environment!

Summary
The Human Resources Business Partner will build client support skills by supporting leaders and employees their aligned organizations within the North America region.  This position is both operational and strategic in nature. The overall goal is to align HR practices with the business needs while being an integral part of supporting the Covetrus HR team.  The HRBP will provide HR guidance and expertise in the areas of talent development and retention, employee relations, recruitment, manager coaching, performance management, and compensation, among other areas.

Thu Human Resources Business Partner may also support various Talent Management initiatives for Covetrus by administering talent programs and initiatives. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Act as HR subject matter expert and coach to aligned people leaders in relation to supporting their teams and delivering the people strategy agenda, participating in leadership team meetings and driving people strategy for aligned business groups. 
• Provide support where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives. Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Interacting and facilitating with senior leaders on matters concerning aligned functional areas
• Partner with the business to align HR policies and practices with business needs and proactively provide support to help drive achievement of business results.
• Facilitate change and support the implementation and successful adoption of talent initiatives within the business unit.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the business while supporting employee related activities and programs.
• Support the business unit in the development and retention of top performers; build a pipeline of diverse future leaders for the sustainability and success of the business unit.
• Develop, drive, and implement the HR processes in areas of retention, engagement, development, total rewards, and employee relations.
• Develop and maintain trusting and effective working relationships with employees and managers.
• Ensure HR processes are understood and applied in the organization.
• Serve as a partner to aligned people leaders, making data driven recommendations for improvements around performance, engagement, and retention and coaching on people management challenges.
• Advise and coach our managers on evaluating performance, developing and motivating their team members, and making decisions aligned to our talent philosophy.
• Manage operational talent processes including performance improvement plans and documentation for disciplinary actions or employee relations cases.
• Collaborate with the global HR team to roll out coordinated initiatives to help improve talent management processes.
• Build relationships and trust with leaders, managers, and individual contributors across the business.
• Take ownership of specific projects or initiatives as directed.
• Support HR leadership with materials and implementation of talent programs.
• Partner with the business to align HR policies and practices with business needs and proactively provide support to help drive the achievement of business results.
• Develop and oversee strategies to attract, develop, and retain strong and diverse talent.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the business while supporting employee-related activities and programs.
• Maintain a professional level of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to employees and managers.
• Provide guidance, interpretation and best practices to employees and managers on all HR policies and practices. 
• Partner with Centers of Excellence and regional HRBP’s in areas including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, HRIS and OD to roll out and support HR programs and best practices within the business.
• Work within a highly matrixed environment supporting multiple leaders and their teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and HR experience
• 10-12+ years HR Business Partner experience with knowledge across all HR disciplines

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred

COMPETENCIES (Skills and Abilities)

• Exceptional communication skills required: ability to translate complex ideas into clear, influential communications
• Ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.
• Facilitation skills especially with leadership teams, including negotiating and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated flexibility, grace under pressure, and respect for the highly confidential nature of the work
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and effectively to meet frequently changing business-driven timelines
• Ability to quickly establish and maintain rapport with people of diverse backgrounds and professional levels, in virtual and in-person environments
• Ability to work autonomously while ensuring a strong partnership with the HR team
• Computer proficiency, including HRIS/Payroll experience (Workday preferred) and Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom/Teams)
• Comfortable operating in a highly matrixed environment, ability to partner internally and foresee up- and down-stream impacts of decisions.
• Change champion: personally resilient, comfortable with fast pace of change and able to see through complexity.
• Project management, particularly ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Normal office environment with extensive use of computer.
• This is a pet-friendly environment for those employees with well-behaved furry family members.
• Travel required (up to 10%).

Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location.

However, the pay range for this position is as follows. Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

•            401k savings & company match

•            Paid time off

•            Paid holidays

•            Maternity leave

•            Parental leave

•            Military leave

•            Other leaves of absence

•            Health, dental, and vision benefits

•            Health savings accounts

•            Flexible spending accounts

•            Life & disability benefits​

•            Identity theft protection

•            Pet insurance

•            Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.