Overview
Directs the overall Human Resources (HR) activities for our West Region including employee relations, recruiting, staffing, organizational planning, legal compliance, safety, training, and communication. Provides both strategic support as well as operational focus. Works with regional leadership and plant management of all business units to engage employees, support leaders and enhance the performance of the business. This position is responsible for managing Human Resource functions within a multi-state environment and supports manufacturing plants, distribution centers and sales offices. The Regional HR Director is responsible for providing HR support to the employees within the assigned region as well as being a key member of the Regional team.
Responsibilities
Responsible for working with regional and plant management to foster positive employee relations and communications within their region
Manages the overall HR practices and activities including recruiting, staffing, legal compliance, compensation, benefits and safety within the region
Supports the region by providing strategic HR direction for business units
Implements HR services, programs, policies and policy changes
Deploys HR programs in the areas of Compensation, Benefits, Organizational Development and Training, for example, annual bonus plan, annual merit planning, performance management, succession planning, etc
Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal business partners resulting in strategic partnerships for the achievement of corporate and regional goals and objectives
Advises regional and plant management teams about HR programs and issues
Champions employees while ensuring the best interest of the company and employees
Assists the management team to build leadership capability and enhance internal talent
Ensures legal compliance for HR issues
Fosters a company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement and high performance
Extends Corporate HR policies, guidelines and procedures throughout the Region
Maintains knowledge of federal and state legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
Recommends changes, new approaches, policies and procedures to effect improvements in efficiency of the HR function
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
Approximately 8 years of progressively responsible work experience related to human resources, with 5 years in an HR Management role, preferably with a food or consumer goods manufacturing organization
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above
Bi-lingual English and Spanish required
Multi-Unit HR experience (manufacturing a plus)
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
Results driven and ability to work in a fast paced growth organization
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
SAP HR knowledge a plus
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them by effectively coordinating subordinate staff
Ability to manage both tactical and strategic HR functions
Change management experience desired
Knowledge of and experienced in all functional aspects of HR
Excellent communications skills both written and oral
Thrives in fast-paced, expanding, changing and growing environments
Preferred Qualifications
10 plus years of progressive HR relevant business unit experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Management, Organization Development or related fieldSPHR or SHRM-SCP desired
Experience leading projects and helping to foster/create a positive working environment
Experience designing, building and implementing HR functional programs, policies, tools and procedures
Experience in successfully managing multiple priorities & projects through successful delivery and implementation under time, budget and political pressure
Proven success in working in a fast-paced growing business environment
Demonstrated ability to influence others without authority at all levels
Demonstrated ability to develop skills in business and people acumen
Experience working collaboratively to facilitate the delivery of HR support
Strong ability to partner with Human Resources (e.g., compensation, learning & development, and associate relations) desired with a mix of operational, strategic and systems thinking experience
Experience working with a service delivery model that includes shared services
Minimum Years of Experience
8
Travel Requirements
75%
Required Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Level of Education
Masters Degree
Requisition ID2023-15811
Job FunctionHuman Resources/People
Position TypeExperienced Professionals
Posting Location : LocationUS-GA-Atlanta