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Area VP Human Resources

Sysco
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Oct 2025
💰 $156,100/yr($104,100/yr$156,100/yr)

About the role

Company:  

US1119 FreshPoint Denver, Inc.

Sales Territory:  

None

Zip Code:

80216

Travel Percentage:  

Up to 25%

Compensation Range:

$104,100.00 - $156,100.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Position Summary:

In this role, you will provide leadership to multiple sites. You will work closely with your Region President and Region senior staff to identify and execute the key actions necessary to drive and support key strategic HR initiatives across the region. Specifically, you will see updates in the process and ownership of: Engagement and Culture, Region Leadership Team Member Coaching and Support, Talent Acquisition (TA) Partnership, Supporting Learning and Development (including Onboarding and Training), Safety, and Supporting Operations

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • In partnership with all Region Team Leaders, lead with a strong customer-centric and associate- focused mindset to drive collaboration and create a high-performance culture of unity
  • Partner with region presidents and function leaders to successfully execute corporate, market and regional strategic HR initiatives
  • Identify and proactively develop talent through formal training, mentoring, coaching and “stretch” assignments
  • Participate in succession planning to ensure talent is available and ready to assume positions of greater responsibility across the region and elsewhere at Sysco
  • Oversee the performance management process and work with function leaders on their associate reviews and evaluations. Provide training and consultation as necessary
  • Review, interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures
  • Provide day-to-day direction and support to HR staff across region as needed, including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support and issue escalation
  • Oversee all benefits and compensation policies and procedures
  • Execute all local training for associates and leadership training on HR topics such as ethics, labor laws and policies
  • Create area/region plans to intentionally drive an inclusive and diverse culture
  • Other duties as outlined by leadership

Required Minimum Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree with major or emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field and at least 7 years of demonstrated strategic HR leadership and management experience. Multi-site and multi-state responsibilities is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to HR and business practices.  Strong consultative, presentation, and business communication skills.  Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting Sysco standards

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
  • Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
  • Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
  • Speaking & Speech Clarity: Talking to others to convey information effectively and the ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
  • Oral Expression: Communicating information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
  • Written Expression: Communicating information and ideas in writing so others will understand
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