At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, "I can't live without them." Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,500 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash's People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! Location: 850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315 Job Description: Position Summary: This role will be responsible for the management of Human Resources for distribution centers within an assigned area. Areas of HR responsibilities include associate and/or labor relations, recruitment, training and HR legal and regulatory compliance. Provides guidance, coaching and direction to distribution center management based on company policies and procedures, and partners with management on business initiatives and execution of strategies. Here's what you'll do: * Provide leadership and guidance to management, and ensure consistency with the execution of HR policies, programs and procedures within assigned region. * Work with management and/or corporate human resources department to ensure effective communication, implementation and/or administration of HR programs and policies to include, but not limited to, performance management, benefits programs (i.e., open enrollment, leave of absence and return to work programs, wellness programs, etc.) department structure and associate changes (i.e., promotions, demotions, transfers), etc. * Communicate with HR leadership on issues as appropriate participate in labor relations negotiations and renewal of contracts, recommend contract changes, administer union contracts and manage union matters as required, if applicable. * Participate in the grievance process, working with supervisors and managers, and present information at grievance hearings and arbitrations as needed; work with senior human resources management, legal, and/or designated negotiator. * Develop and maintain working relationships as appropriate. Investigate and recommend action to be taken, and participate in claims hearings as necessary, regarding unemployment compensation claims, workers compensation claims and Equal Employment Opportunity claims. * Participate in the review, development and/or implementation of company policies and procedures, as well as the associate engagement survey, work with corporate human resources where appropriate. * Provide leadership to distribution center management to proactively address issues and concerns and drive company culture. * Act as a change agent within the organization to support business initiatives. * Develop and recommend recruitment objectives and plans within assigned area; oversee the recruitment process and ensure accurate and timely maintenance of required compliance files, department policies and procedures and in compliance with EEOC Regulations, Affirmative Action goals and objectives and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) controls. * Promote and facilitate the execution of regional organizational development and succession planning programs, and coordinate with corporate talent development team on training initiatives. * Partner with the compensation department on wage and pay related processes (i.e., merit and wage progression programs, job descriptions, associate promotions/demotions/transfers, etc.) * Develop and maintain knowledge of local market and participate in discussions on local pay strategies. * Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and