Director, HR Operations

Your Role: 

The Director, HR Operations reports to the Senior Vice President- Human Resources Operations and is responsible for the overall direction, planning and execution of Human Resources strategies across multiple plant locations for a Business Unit (BU). This individual is responsible for providing leadership enabling a workplace culture aligned to our values and driving operational excellence.  This position will act as the strategic HR Business Partner to the respective Operations Vice President for the assigned BU and have dotted line responsibility for the Human Resources Managers within their respective plants.  We embrace and accept individual experiences and backgrounds to advance our culture where employees are aligned in the company’s direction, are valued for their contributions, have an opportunity to grow, and enjoy a sense of inclusion and belonging. 

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Acts as a business partner to the Business Unit which also includes working closely with key stakeholders and functional partners to deliver company strategies and results. Responsible for developing and/or delivering HR strategy and tactics for their Business Unit while ensuring consistency as needed across the organization.
• Consistently collaborate and plan across functional units to ensure alignment regarding priorities and deliverables.
• Build a high performing Human Resources team by mentoring, coaching and developing Human Resources Managers/Representatives so they can act as leaders in their respective plants.  Manage and drive accountability for key HR and business metrics.
• Champion and build a strong and aligned workplace where employees feel heard, respected, have a sense a belonging, are treated equitably, and can reach their full potential.
• Work with BU operations leaders to assess organizational capabilities and design effective organization structures to deliver business strategies. Ensure the business has the right talent in the right position at the right time.  Select, retain and develop talent.
• Act as a business partner and subject matter expert with Operations Leaders to develop change plans and drive operational improvements.
• Serve as both a manager and leader for attracting, developing and retaining talent.   
• Provide direction for compliance with all Company, Federal, state and local laws in all areas of responsibility while driving best practices.
• Provide oversight, support and guidance to operations leadership teams for employee and labor relations.
• Delivering other assigned HR projects and initiatives.
• Confidentiality is a key part of this role; employee information should be kept private as required by pertinent laws and regulations.

You will love it here if…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

We need you to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional progressive experience in Human Resources leadership roles. 
• Prior team management experience combined with a proven track record of developing, coaching and mentoring a diverse team.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and challenge others to achieve/exceed performance expectations.
• Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.
• This role will require extensive travel.

Icing on the cake: 

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• PHR or SPHR/SHRM-CP certification.
• Prior experience as an HR Manager in a union environment.
• CPG/Manufacturing experience.

If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you!

• Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
• Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on? 
• Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
• Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first? 
• Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
• Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo?