Johnson Brothers · 3 days ago
Human Resources Business Partner, St. Paul
St. Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expJohnson Brothers Liquor Company is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to support their MN teams by partnering closely with leaders in sales, warehouse, and distribution. The role involves influencing senior leaders, guiding organizational change, and ensuring HR practices align with business priorities to drive operational excellence.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Lead Change and Influence Outcomes: Partner with senior leadership to design and execute HR strategies that enable organizational transformation, growth, and operational efficiency
Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to leaders in sales, operations, and distribution, aligning people strategies with business goals and ensuring talent readiness across all functions
Leadership Development: Coach and challenge leaders to build capability, drive accountability, and develop high-performing teams
Culture & Engagement: Champion initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and employee experience—building a culture where people and performance thrive
Employee Relations: Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution, with fairness and integrity
Operational HR Execution: Oversee HR processes and policies that support compliance, safety, and operational excellence across warehouse and distribution teams
Talent Management: Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract top talent and with Learning & Development to build skills and succession pipelines for key operational and commercial roles
Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Use data insights to assess trends, recommend solutions, and continuously improve HR effectiveness and business outcomes
Union Environment: Support operations within a unionized workforce, partnering with leaders to maintain positive labor relations and navigate challenges effectively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 3 years as an HR Business Partner or strategic HR leader supporting sales, operations, or distribution teams
Proven ability to build trust, influence senior leaders, and drive organizational change across multiple business functions
In-depth understanding of employment law, benefits administration, employee relations, and performance management
Skilled at using HR data to identify trends, solve problems, and inform decisions
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively across all levels
Thrives in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities with urgency and accountability
Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems
Preferred
Change management experience
Exposure to unionized environments
Workday experience
Company
Johnson Brothers
Johnson Brothers is a single-family owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor, led by Michael and Todd Johnson.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Hubler
President and CEO, Johnson Brothers
Michael Johnson
Chairman
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