Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Job Summary: Coaches / guides leadership in functional areas of human resources.

Scope: Supports multiple business partners / facilities
Strategic Business Partnerships
- Cultivates and maintains a productive business partnership with client groups, providing direction
- Handles confidential information in a variety of situations and levels
- Executes and sustains change management initiatives that align with the business priorities while maintaining the culture
- Coordinates and/or participates in divisional and cross functional projects
- May recommend changes to current programs, processes, and policies
- Participates in re-organizations with Partner implications to include Partner displacements and reassignments
- Coaches and supports business partners on developing and retaining talent
Attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining Great People
- Facilitates and / or provides Corporate Training (e.g., leadership, compliance, policy) to develop Great Partners
- Communicates, interprets, and aligns the business with consistent application of policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations
Strengthening the H-E-B Culture
- Promotes high professional standards, positive interpersonal relations, and a problem-solving approach in all situations
- Plays a key role in crisis management activities (e.g., natural disasters; deaths; violence in the workplace)
- Maintains and builds positive Partner morale
- May manage and perform Partner relations activities
- May assists in developing and implementing union response plans
- Conducts vulnerability audits and develops action plans based upon results
Leadership Responsibilities / Traits
- Gathers, develops, and interprets data (some complex) and makes recommendations on appropriate actions for the Business Partner(s)
- Conducts Investigations to determine the appropriate actions/next steps
- Implements strategies that support overall HR planks
- Exhibits a high sense of urgency

Education and Experience preferred
- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
- 4+ years of experience in human resources or related operations experience
- PHR certification

Key Competencies preferred
- Working knowledge of business operations and labor relations
- Strong verbal / written communication and presentation skills
- Negotiating, influencing, facilitating skills
- Project management skills
- PC skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and software / applications (e.g., PeopleSoft, HRIS, Kenexa, etc.) required by the job
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work complex issues with senior level leadership

Physical and Other Requirements
- Function in a fast-paced, retail, operations, office environment
- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
- Work extended hours; sit / stand / walk for extended periods
- Must be readily accessible to Business Partners
- Occasionally lift 10 lbs or more

05-2012