HR Business Partner

There’s a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the  and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with Portland RDC Leadership on Associate relations, and act as their HR liaison.
• Collaborate on RDC strategy and execution with RDC Leadership Team.
• Provide guidance to Associates and Managers on interpretations of company policies and programs.
• Lead Associate development & succession planning initiatives.
• Implement, manage, and facilitate training programs.
• Enforce compliance and company policies to minimize risk.
• Produce, interpret, and communicate HR Analytics and take action.
• Assist in managing legal issues and employment matters.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Collaborate on development of facility change management needs.
• Be point of contact for RDC Associates and HR liaison for Managers company wide.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to see big picture and tie strategy to action.
• Thorough knowledge of employment related laws and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects to completion and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel.
• High emotional intelligence and broad people agility.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data/HR metrics.
• 5 years of HR experience with a focus on Associate relations.
• PHR or SPHR certification required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Office environment.
• 5 days a week onsite at the RDC.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk working on a computer and phone.
• Able to lift 20 pounds at times.
• Some travel to Service Centers and Sonepar Corporate.
   

Salary range: $70,000 - 95,000 + Bonus Incentive

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” https://www.facebook.com/ncelectric https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-coast-electric  https://twitter.com/ncelec https://www.youtube.com/northcoastelectric

Learn more at https://www.northcoast.com/about

North Coast is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

EEO is the Law 
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here. 
 
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision 
Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.