VP of HUMAN RESOURCES – FOOD PRODUCTION

Are you interested in an executive leadership role, developing, and driving talent management strategies to an already successful business, and taking it to a new level?

One of our Food Production clients recently reached out to us searching for an experienced VP of Human Resources to add to their team. This company has been around the food industry for some time, built a successful business and sustains a fantastic culture. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a team-oriented environment where they will be able to make a big impact in the company. Responsibilities include developing policies and processes for workforce development, talent acquisition, employee relations and engagement, as well as communications with the leadership team.

For immediate consideration, contact gretchen.walter@gogpac.com with any relevant qualifications and files to this position.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Oversight of the recruitment process & staff
• Develop and implement HR Strategy to achieve company goals
• Evaluate and identify ways to improve retention, culture and productivity
• Manage benefits programs, processes, and enrollment

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with leadership team to formulate, develop, implement and evaluate a HR and Talent Management Strategy to achieve the company’s vision, mission and goals.
• Oversee recruitment efforts to ensure that the company is effectively and efficiently sourcing and selecting candidates that will contribute to the company’s success.
• Develop and drive talent management strategies to ensure effective staffing alignment with the needs of the business. Create systems to attract talent, identify critical talent needs, develop core competencies and corresponding development opportunities, and engage leadership in succession planning.
• Identify ways to increase staff retention and productivity, including strategies to enhance employee engagement, leadership and staff development, regular feedback and coaching, career pathing, and promoting a culture that positions company as “employer of choice.”
• Develop and oversee internal career path planning to provide employees with a view to career progression and aid in employee development discussions.
• Mitigate the company’s legal risk through proactive training and education, clear systems, and processes for managing conflicts with and between employees, handling and investigating complaints of harassment/discrimination & other unjust practice allegations.
• Maintain current knowledge and application of all relevant laws and regulations at the local, state and national level relating to employment and ensure organizational compliance. This includes educating and advising managers and senior leaders on HR-related legal and regulatory matters and ensuring HR programs, practices and policies are aligned. Ensure that employee records are properly and securely maintained.
• Design and implement a competitive compensation system and benefit package to attract and retain quality candidates and employees. Partner with leadership to develop a Total Rewards/Pay philosophy, regularly review compensation and benefits market data, monitor pay practices and proactively address compensation and benefit issues.
• Manage benefit enrollment process and the payroll function.
• Design and implement a strategy to optimize and integrate HR technology, enabling managers and employees to easily perform people-related transactions (e.g. benefits enrollment), facilitates delivery of effective HR services, securely stores employee data, and supports people-related decisions
• Oversee internal and external communications initiatives to achieve the company’s vision, mission and goals.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources with Master’s preferred
• 15+ years of Human Resources experience
• HRCI and/or SHRM Certification
• Experience implementing strategies and systems for talent management, compensation and benefits, and HR technology
• Working with senior leadership to develop, align and implement HR and organizational development strategies
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
• Experience with ADP HRIS software
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills; team player who equally supports employees and company

This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunity for advancement. Join a top tier company today!

Take the next step in your Human Resources Management career. APPLY NOW! Please contact Gretchen Walter directly at gretchen.walter@gogpac.com for more information on this or any other positions you may be interested in.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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