[Hiring] Director, Human Resources @HP Hood

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Director of HR to oversee our Fluid/Culture/Ice Cream Plants. This is a remote role to include travel, specifically to our FCIC plants (Portland, ME; Concord NH; Agawam, MA; Suffield, CT; New York: Arkport, LaFargeville, Vernon).

The Director, HR develops policy and directs and coordinates human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors:

• Prepares personnel forecast to project employment.
• Writes directives advising department managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.
• Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets top management information.
• Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
• Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry.
• Represents management in negotiating collective bargaining.
• Writes and delivers presentations to corporate officers or government officials regarding human resources policies and practices.
• Provides consultation to management on strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, training and development, organizational development, employee relations, and labor relations.
• Effectively develops, implements, and manages human resource-related initiatives that support HP Hood’s strategic operational goals.
• Develops, coaches, and mentors assigned HR.
• Partners with local and divisional management to assist with employee transactions: hiring, promotions, demotions, work-related issues, corrective actions/memos of expectations, and terminations.
• Monitors administration of key metrics data and health of human resources.
• Identifies negative trends and quickly resolves with solutions aligned with strategic operational goals.
• Responsible for communicating, implementing, and monitoring affirmative action.
• Plans, organizes, and manages all HR-related activities of the assigned division.
• Participates in developing divisional goals, objectives, and HR-related systems.
• Implements and annually updates job descriptions as necessary; monitors performance evaluation program and revises as necessary.
• Coordinates internal/external training/educational activities for assigned division.
• Assists division with the development of training/educational curriculum and facilitates trainings as needed.
• Manages divisional, exempt recruitment.
• Manages and monitors career pathing/performance management.
• Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of division relative to established goals.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect and enhance continued improvements in efficiency of department and services.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive human resources generalist experience required.

Requirements

• Experience with manufacturing-focused company.
• Strong project management skills.
• Managing and measuring work.
• Ability to establish priorities and work effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to positively influence, build relationships, and interact with all levels in the organization.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and understanding of HR systems.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Ongoing development and advancement opportunities.

Company Description

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, and more.