Human Resources Business Partner

Newark, a subsidiary of global distributor Premier Farnell plc (LSE:PFL), is the leading small-quantity distributor of electronic components and test equipment in the Americas, and its #1 source for RoHS compliant parts, services and information. 

In addition to offering the broadest electronics selection from 440+ top manufacturers for same-day shipping, Newark provides a unique range of value-added services at no extra cost.

Making A Difference
At Newark, We are driven to deliver results by being totally reliable, resourceful, customer focused and conducting ourselves with integrity.  These values translate into every aspect of our business – from creating a responsible organization in which our employees are proud to work and our stakeholders have confidence… to supporting our customers with element14, an industry-leading technical portal and community that enables design engineers to research technology solutions and collaborate with colleagues early in the design process (www.element-14.com).

With multiple sales channels, customers do business with Newark through contact centers, a local branch network in the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, a dedicated field sales force and a world-class website at www.newark.com. The holder of a General Services Administration schedule (#GS-06F-0044M), Newark also supports federal government customers.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Newark is looking for a highly competent and motivated Human Resources Business Partner for our Contact Center.  The primary purpose of this position is to provide HR expertise and direction to effectively act as a strategic business partner to executive and line management by solving business people problems through HR tailored based solutions.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide day to day direction and guidance to ensure the most effective utilization of people resources support the business unit objectives are achieved.
• Participate in the development of short and long term business plans; works on HR design and development to support the business plans.
• Focuses on strategic HR planning, advice and consultative services; focuses away from routine administrative personnel services; focuses on a thorough understanding of the business being served.
• Assist employees in complaint resolution and work-related problems by mediating the conflict, directly or indirectly.  Pushes customer to confront difficult issues by constructive dialogue.
• Provide guidance on interpreting HR policies in a fair and consistent manner across the organization.

•  5 to 7 years of progressive generalist HR experience in a profit for business organization.  Experience in a non-union setting is desirable.
• Requires a Bachelors Degree in business or HR.  Master Degree and/or HR Certification is highly desirable.
• Throughout knowledge of labor laws, including EEO, wage/hour, staffing, compensation, benefits, employee relations, unemployment and union avoidance.
• Demonstrated client/customer, consultative leadership approach.

If you are qualified and interested in pursuing this position, please click on the
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At Newark, our priority is our people. Our people put us here through their hard work and dedication. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes Paid Time Off, PPO, Consumer Driven Healthcare, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, retirement plans and much more.

BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT!

At Newark, we value a diverse environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sorry, no relocation assistance or visa sponsorship available with this position.