The Human Resources Business Partner focuses on strategic partnerships with assigned entities under our growing family of brands. This role supports our executive business leaders to drive the talent agenda and act as a change-agent, advisor, and thought partner to elevate HR strategies. The Business Partner provides leadership and partnership to management and employees in delivering a spectrum of strategic and tactical HR support and programs.

Who We Are:

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the food service industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.  

Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to food service excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

This position is hybrid-based out of our office located in Lake Worth, FL with anticipated travel up to 20% per year. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. 

Your Impact:

• Partner with business leadership and managers from our Produce and Supply Chain business entities to execute a Workforce Strategy that supports the growth of the respective divisions and company.
• Act as an expert advisor by coaching leaders at various levels on complex leadership and talent issues including development, engagement, employee relations, elevating performance, and addressing performance issues. Act as a grounding force for senior leaders to drive towards solutions in a thoughtful and strategic manner.
• Support initiatives including employee retention, talent assessment, succession planning, organizational design, and leadership development
• Provide analysis on key metrics to Head of Talent & Organizational Effectiveness regarding the "health" of assigned business entities by looking at trends in performance, employee satisfaction, attrition etc.
• Conduct in person meetings at various business sites and provide insights on what is working well and opportunity areas
• Ensure a high level of organizational effectiveness through ongoing performance management, organizational design, analysis and implementation, change management and talent assessments

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience is required
• Minimum of 5-8 years of related experience or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent work experience.
• Possess and convey a well-rounded Human Resources toolset, including labor law knowledge, compensation, employee relations, and experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and keen attention to detail
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, work well under pressure, adapt and respond within a complex, dynamic and rapidly changing business environment
• Data literate with strong business acumen
• Proven ability to seamlessly transition between strategic thinking and tactical execution
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a busy, demanding environment
• Competency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• HR certifications and global HR experience, especially in Europe, are a plus

What's In This For You:

• Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
• Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. This role requires a thorough understanding of accounting processes and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

This position is ideally based in our Bannockburn, IL office (hybrid), but we are open to remote for exceptional candidates. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. 

Who are we?

The Buyer’s Edge Platform Fresh Division is an entity comprised of Fresh Concepts, Produce Alliance, Fresh Alliance & Fresh Services with over 35 years of produce management solutions. The Fresh Division provides fresh produce category management services, procurement and contracting, national distribution, freight management, k-12 solutions, technology services, and food safety assurance to food service clients across North America, the Caribbean and beyond. The Fresh Division has a national footprint of over 125+ industry leading distributors in North America, and partnerships with the most premier grower shippers.

Your impact:

• Management Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with, oversee and help develop junior accounting professionals within the Fresh team.
  • Review team member work product.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• General Accounting:
  • Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Maintain and improve processes to support monthly close activities and internal controls.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Support the Controller in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Perform financial statement fluctuation/variance analyses. 
• Audit & Compliance:
  • Support the consolidated audit, through the preparation/review and compilation/submission of auditor requests.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and internal controls. 
• Process Improvement:
  • Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.
  • Document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives to improve financial processes and systems.

About you:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 to 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisor experience.
• Experience in public accounting or a similar industry is a plus.

What's in this for you?

Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.