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People Business Partner – Senior Manager

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ezCater

ezCater

501-1,000 employees

Digital marketplace for business catering services

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$166k - $200kAnnually

+ Stock Options + 401K Match

Senior, Expert

Boston, MA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid work from Boston or Denver offices or your home.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • 10+ years of total HR experience with 8+ years in the HRBP function supporting senior level executives
  • Collaborative, team-oriented, approachable, and personable; able to build and maintain relationships with employees at all levels
  • Action-oriented, detail-oriented and proactive; able to work autonomously and manage multiple competing priorities with exceptional quality and follow through
  • Proven ability to turn insights from data, trends and feedback into actionable recommendations and strategic priorities for the business
  • Experience successfully building, enhancing and optimizing talent processes/programs
  • The agility to pivot as needed in an ever-changing environment
  • Experience partnering with leaders to support organizational change through consultation and creating change management/communication plans
  • A growth mindset and focus on continuous improvement
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Program management skills are a plus
  • A thorough understanding of how to lead through a diverse, equitable and inclusive lens
  • Able to engage in courageous conversations, while maintaining integrity and rapport
  • Experience independently managing complex employee relations/situations/performance matters with consistency, thoughtfulness, and fairness
  • Proven ability to lead projects from conception to execution
Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic HR business partnership, consultation, coaching and support to assigned departments on areas including but not limited to organizational design, change management, people matters, performance management, employee engagement, retention, employee relations, and talent planning
  • Use data, experience and best practices to develop and facilitate the execution of strategic plans for assigned departments; collaborate with executive leaders to prioritize strategies and recommended solutions with business priorities
  • Take a proactive approach to retention and engagement by conducting stay interviews within the departments you support. Maintain a pulse on employee sentiment to ensure that all employees are having consistent experiences
  • Coach, guide and consult with people leaders on navigating employee matters, manage performance, and driving team effectiveness
  • Understand the unique needs, organizational landscape, strategic goals and language of assigned departments
  • Ensure equitable, thoughtful, and consistent application of people practices, processes, ezCater programs, and guidelines
  • Deliver and facilitate various talent processes and programs (e.g. employee surveys, performance management, skill development, new hire orientation, talent planning, etc.)
  • Partner with the People team on various activities including onboarding, transfers, promotions, separations, retirements, people matters, DEI, FMLA, etc.
  • Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations. Provide insightful interpretation of guidelines, processes, and legal guardrails
  • Lead, support, and contribute to talent management/HR projects and initiatives

ezCater connects businesses with over 100,000 restaurants for catering services through a digital marketplace. The platform allows companies to order food for various needs, such as employee meals, meetings, and events, accommodating different group sizes, dietary requirements, and budgets. Businesses can easily navigate the platform to find and order food, while ezCater earns revenue by charging a commission on each order. Unique features include simplified expense reporting, monthly invoicing, tax-exempt ordering, and 24/7 customer support. The goal of ezCater is to streamline the catering process for businesses, making it easier to manage food orders and enhance the overall experience.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$436.8M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

43%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with well-known brands like Panera and Habit Burger Grill expand ezCater's market reach and service offerings.
  • The new supplier diversity program positions ezCater as a socially responsible company, potentially attracting more clients interested in supporting underrepresented groups.
  • The appointment of Kaushik Subramanian as Chief Revenue Officer could drive significant revenue growth and strategic direction.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape with players like DoorDash and Uber Eats targeting corporate food spending could erode ezCater's market share.
  • Dependence on restaurant partners means that any disruptions in their operations could directly impact ezCater's service reliability.

What makes ezCater unique

  • ezCater's focus on business catering sets it apart from general food delivery services, providing tailored solutions for corporate needs.
  • The platform's extensive network of over 100,000 restaurants offers unparalleled variety and flexibility for businesses of all sizes.
  • Additional services like simplified expense reporting, monthly invoicing, and tax-exempt ordering enhance the value proposition for corporate clients.