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# HR Business Partner at Home Chef  

- **Company:** Home Chef  
- **Location:** Bedford Park, IL
- **Compensation:** $80k–$100k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-31
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/homechef/jobs/5466316008

## Job description

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at [homechef.com](http://homechef.com/) and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, [Tempo](https://www.tempomeals.com/)! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.

The Plant Human Resources Business Partner will provide leadership and functional HR Generalist support to the production facility. The role will support 500+ hourly and salaried associates throughout the employee life cycle including and not limited to: onboarding, coaching, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, and talent management. This role will serve as a strong partner with the broader HR team, leading and supporting HR initiatives that enhance the employee experience at the plant location.  Candidates for this role should have a passion for continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to standardize and create efficiency through the work performed.

Detailed Responsibilities

- Serve as a trusted HR Business Partner to Plant Leadership Team, leading and executing HR initiatives that support the business objectives of the broader Home Chef organization
- Establish and promote an inclusive work environment, aligned with the Home Chef culture, that enhances employee experience and increases retention
- Guide leaders and employees regarding Home Chef policies, HR Programs administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently
- Provide coaching and feedback to employees, enabling and empowering them to reach their full potential
- Leverage HR reporting and metrics; analyze data, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to address business challenges for the corporate employee population
- Identify and drive continuous improvement within HR programs and processes that allow the People team to scale and evolve with a high growth organization
- Display business maturity and strong emotional intelligence to coach, develop, influence and counsel mid-level managers and employees.
- Partner with managers to assess and provide HR tools that drive talent retention, employee development and organizational design efficiency Develop and execute strategies to improve Organizational Health Protects interest of employees and the company in accordance with company policies, governmental laws and regulations

## Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

- 5 years experience in the Human Resources field, with at least 2 years as a HR Generalist or HR Business Partner
- Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Human Resources or similar related field
- Ability to speak effectively to groups of employees
- Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Strong work ethic and initiative
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment
- Demonstrate success in designing, leading, and achieving projects and workgroup initiatives
- Good computer skills (MS Office, Google Workspace, ATS, HRIS, etc.)

More About Us

## Perks and Benefits

- Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
- Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
- 401k program
- Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

## How We Work Together

We are humble team players. We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers. We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership. We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

Illinois Pay Range $80,000—$100,000 USD

To view the California Applicant Notice [click here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/12d3aXICek0d3riwGMu40BJkOhH5V1njG/view?usp=sharing)

## About Home Chef  

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Home Chef is a meal kit delivery service that supplies weekly deliveries of fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients and chef-designed recipes to make home cooking easy and enjoyable.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Kroger, a public company)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- **Founded**: 2013 (inferred from industry knowledge; not explicitly stated in provided sources)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in provided sources (commonly known to be Pat Vihtelic)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Meal kit delivery / Food & Beverage (Direct-to-Consumer and Retail)
- **Target customers**: B2C – individuals and families looking for convenient, fresh meal solutions; also sells through Kroger grocery chains (B2B partnership)
- **Mission statement**: “We bring people together around the dinner table” and “make delicious home cooking achievable” – from company’s about page

## Products & Services
- **Weekly Meal Kits**: Customers choose from 35+ weekly recipes, customize servings and proteins, and receive pre-portioned ingredients with step-by-step instructions. Available in multiple plan sizes (e.g., 2-person, Family Plan). Pricing starts at $8.99 per serving.
- **Retail Meal Kits**: Sold through Kroger grocery stores, offering ready-to-cook options for in-store purchase.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary)
- **Key Metric**: $1 Billion in Annual Sales (internal review, per careers page)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Kroger (parent company); Kroger grocery chains (distribution partner)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Over 320 million meals delivered (homepage claim)
  - #1 in Customer Satisfaction (Market Force Information, April 2020)
  - 4M+ 5-star reviews
  - Awarded Built In Chicago’s Startup of the Year Moxie award and #44 in Top 100 Tech Companies (2022)
  - CEO honored as EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year

## Competitive Advantages
- **Kroger partnership**: Exclusive distribution through one of the largest U.S. grocery chains, giving massive retail reach.
- **Customization**: Customers can swap proteins, adjust servings, and choose from 35+ weekly recipes – higher flexibility than many competitors.
- **Customer satisfaction**: Consistently high ratings and #1 ranking in customer service studies.
- **Scale and efficiency**: Over $1B in revenue and 300M+ meals delivered demonstrate operational maturity.

## Strategic Focus
- **Retail expansion**: Growing presence in Kroger stores (e.g., “RTH” ready-to-heat offerings).
- **Operational excellence**: Continuous improvement in fulfillment, food safety, and supply chain (multiple plant operations roles posted).
- **Technology investment**: Hiring VP of Engineering, Analytics Engineers, and Software Engineers – indicating focus on data-driven logistics and customer experience.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes “humble team players”, “pragmatic next-level thinkers”, “taking ownership”, and “data-informed decisions”. Employees describe a welcoming, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment.
- **Perks**: Medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) match; education reimbursement; family and fertility planning; employee discounts; flexible PTO; commuter FSA; life and disability insurance.
- **Work policy**: Mix of remote and office roles. Chicago headquarters and multiple fulfillment center locations (Bedford Park, IL; Baltimore, MD; San Bernardino, CA; Atlanta, GA). Some tech roles (e.g., Software Engineer, Customer Experience-Tech) are listed as remote.
- **Recognition**: Built In’s 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago (2022) – large company category.

## Sources
1. [Home Chef Careers Page](https://www.homechef.com/careers)
2. [Home Chef Homepage](https://www.homechef.com/)
3. [Home Chef About Us](https://www.homechef.com/about-us)
4. [Home Chef Jobs on Greenhouse](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/homechef)
5. [Home Chef Talent Network](https://talentnetwork.homechef.com/jobs)

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