COMPANY OVERVIEW

Heidelberg Distributing Company began in 1938, with founder Albert W. Vontz operating the business with “one man and one truck.” Now, Heidelberg services more than 26,000 retail and industry establishments across all counties in Ohio and Kentucky with our office locations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lorain, Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio and well as Hebron, Kentucky. Family owned and operated for 84 years; Heidelberg was acquired by Redwood Holdings, another family-owned operation, in 2022. Heidelberg proudly distributes the finest wine, premium beer, quality spirits, and more, to your favorite stores, venues and restaurants. Heidelberg is committed to investing in our 1,600+ Associate base, beverage industry and our communities. With our longstanding history in this industry, Heidelberg continues to thrive, adapt, and lead the way to our customer’s number one choice.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner leads organizational recruiting efforts while serving as a strategic HR advisor. This role drives full-cycle recruitment, supports employee relations, and partners with leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across all departments
• Develop sourcing strategies and talent pipelines
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and staffing needs
• Manage recruiting metrics, tools, and vendor relationships
• Support onboarding and orientation processes for a strong new-hire experience
• Coach managers and employees on performance and workplace matters
• Support and manage employee relations issues and investigations
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment laws, and regulatory standards
• Analyze HR data and help implement workforce and organizational solutions
• Contribute to engagement and culture-building initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of combined HR and Talent Acquisition experience
• Bachelor’s degree or HR certification preferred
• Strong understanding of recruiting, employee relations, and HR compliance
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Must have the ability to demonstrate active listening
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to create and communicate new processes and procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to work under pressure
• Must have a positive and outgoing personality and enjoy working, speaking and collaborating with a variety of people
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn Paylocity (or similar HRIS)
• Knowledge of Union Collective Bargaining Agreements is a bonus
• Must have a valid Driver’s license, acceptable insurance, and be able to drive to all Company facilities

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role requires full-time, in-office attendance. Travel to other Heidelberg offices may be required on an as-needed basis to support Company initiatives
• This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets
• Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
• This is largely a sedentary role; however light to medium work exerting up to 25 pounds of force to move objects may occasionally be required
• Work hours may vary daily due to business needs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to stand; balance; walk; climb stairs; sit; use hands to feel and handle objects, tools, or control, including standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards and phones; reach with arms and hands; talk; hear; and have specific vision abilities including close vision, vision to operate standard office equipment and read information in all modes of presentation (ex. Written, electronic); and have the ability to focus, process, and communicate information.

Heidelberg Distributing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.