Director of HR - Minneapolis, United States - Rise Baking Company

Description

Job Purpose

Ensure the implementation of all human resource initiatives by plant HR teams. Help formulate and implement strategic plans to attract and retain talent, creating a culture aligned with the company's core values.

Essential Functions

• Assist with cultivating a human resource function that is strategic, proactive, results oriented, operates with a sense of urgency and is viewed as competent, accurate, and effective
• Implement continuous improvement efforts in areas such as systems, policies, processes, and programs with plant HR teams
• Establish a strong working relationship with plant leaders and build on that relationship to ensure the highest level of customer service is achieved in support of corporate and plant goals and objectives
• Provide leadership and direction for workforce planning and talent acquisition at the plant level
• Ensure talent assessment and performance management programs are properly implemented at the plant level
• Ensure plant HR teams effectively and efficiently administer compensation and benefits plans
• Develop, implement, and manage employee development and engagement programs including initiatives such as skills-based employee training, supervisory skill building, individual development planning, and leadership talent development
• Assess plant climate and recommend changes as appropriate to drive employee engagement
• Directly manage the effective implementation, communication, and training of and compliance with all human resource programs, policies, and procedures at the plant level
• Ensure governmental compliance regarding ERISA, EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, etc.
• Participate in company-wide strategic planning and budgeting; ensure the proper management of the Human Resources budget at the plant level
• Directly manage plant HR staff
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology, communications, or related field
• 6+ years of HR leadership experience, with knowledge in employee relations, performance management, recruitment, talent development, compensation, benefits, employment law, and compliance
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing organization with multiple locations; experience in management of a decentralized staff vital
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success working as a coach, confidant, and strategic business partner
• Experience managing change with high degree of transformation in a matrixed organization
• Experience in both strategic and tactical development and execution
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to manage the complexities of a fast growth business and understand all functional areas of HR to support the business now and into the future
• Highly developed leadership, management, organizational, analytical, decision making, conflict resolution, negotiating, influencing, and consultative skills
• Cultural competency; experience/ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience