Vice President of Human Resources

Overview

Position Summary

The Vice President, Human Resources works closely with the company’s EVP of Human Resources and Strategic Leadership Team to execute a successful human capital strategy for the business. With direction from the EVP of Human Resources and support from the HR Centers of Excellence (COE), this role will assist with full-service human resources.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the EVP of Human Resources on the development and implementation of long- term strategic initiatives that create sustainable competitive advantage and drive growth and profitability
• Ensure HR transactional and compliance/regulatory policies governed by the COEs are implemented and followed by facility HR Managers.
• Assist business leaders with understanding how to optimize their partnerships with facility HR business partners, corporate HR functions and HR COE teams to obtain full-service HR for their teams.
• Provide expertise to senior leadership as it pertains to learning and development, performance management, employee experience and engagement, and senior leadership development, and succession planning.
• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with employees and leaders in all areas of the organization, channeling multiple perspectives to guide strategic recommendations, providing candid feedback to best service the company.
• Utilize business metrics to be informed on opportunities wherein innovative people solutions can be developed and leveraged to optimize business results.
• Advocate and promote HR initiatives and programs that align with company goals, values, and mission.
• Partner with EVP of Human Resources to create efficiencies through deployment of HR best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Consult, advise and execute on priorities through all stages of the Employee Lifecycle.
• Conduct ad hoc reviews as directed and propose recommendations in handling employee relation(s) issues, HR practices and procedures and, with guidance, provide support and education to facility HR Managers.
• Collaborate and assist EVP of Human Resources on organizational effectiveness and HR partnering change management efforts associated with reorganizations, mergers/ acquisitions, and transfers to ensure success and compliance.
• Assist EVP of HR with investigations and mitigation of risk ensuring appropriate escalation and processes followed and documented.
• Protect the interests of employees in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable governmental laws and regulations
• Facilitate the adoption of HR policies and practices and educate leaders and managers regarding HR capabilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources, supporting multiple different functions of HR.
• Previous experience as an HR leader within a protein plant or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or equivalent.
• Advanced understanding Federal and State laws, including but not limited to ADA, FMLA, state paid leave programs, wage and hour requirements, etc.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP desired.
• Experience designing, building, and implementing HR functional programs, policies, tools, and procedures and working with and/or in a Shared Services, COE model.
• Advanced knowledge of HR and employment laws/regulations to effectively make recommendations on compliant courses of action.
• Fluency across a variety of HR disciplines, including organizational development, leadership and talent development, HR process design, compensation management, HR administration and compliance.

Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements

• Demonstrated effective leadership and change management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with all levels of management, colleagues, front line employees, and vendors.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to deal with and resolve ambiguous, confidential, and sensitive situations and issues of a complex nature while providing practical and effective solutions.
• Organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, excellent verbal, and written skills.
• Previous management experience with the ability to effectively manage performance, engage team members, provide coaching, and respond to situations affecting staff.
• Strong business acume