HR Business Partner - Sales

In this role you will serve as the HR strategic advisor to DSD sales leaders in the Eastern US, shaping HR solutions for markets and facilities. You will partner with leadership to build a strong talent pipeline, develop leaders, and manage the full talent lifecycle, including sourcing, onboarding, retention, and exits. You will also drive change, ensure compliance, and support a positive, values-driven culture aligned with Flowers Foods' mission. This is an opportunity to impact field sales operations through people strategy and development.

• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Parental leave

• Directs execution of HR policies, wage/salary administration, training, safety, benefits, and labor relations across markets
• Partners with DSD sales leadership as primary HR advisor for the market/facility
• Builds trusted advisor relationships with sales leadership to inform business decisions with people context
• Develops and executes talent pipelines via recruiting, development, performance, and leadership programs
• Trains and develops DSD sales leadership and promotes collaboration between HR and management to address business challenges
• Interprets policies, approves exceptions within authority, and escalates when needed
• Supports employee engagement, onboarding, and cultural programs
• Monitors HR data/trends and uses insights for improvements in partnership with COEs/HRSS
• Maintains HR records and administers pre-employment processes
• Ensures compliance with company policies and relevant laws (EOE, safety, etc.)
• Maintains ongoing professional development of HR department
• Performs duties essential to business operations and policy adherence

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience
• Ability to operate with high degree of autonomy within policy framework
• Four-year degree in HR or related field
• Salary range knowledge is provided; willingness to engage in the process and interview steps

• Strong advisory/consultative mindset
• Active listening and inclusive problem-solving
• Change management and adaptability
• HR policies and procedures
• Labor relations
• Talent management and leadership development