We Deliver the Goods:Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more.Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.Position Purpose:
The Pacific Northwest (PNW) Director of Human Resources is a Staff leadership position, reporting directly to the Operating Company (OpCo) President.  The position provides executive-level guidance to the senior leadership team and drives HR strategy and execution.  The role is responsible for identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals including succession planning and associate growth and development as well as managing the day-to-day areas of benefits, associate relations and staffing. 

The successful Director acts as an associate champion and change-agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs, collaborating proactively with the business to develop solutions. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and associates that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:Business Leader Partnership: Acts as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to department heads and business leaders, providing HR guidance on key business decisions. Collaborates with Business Leaders to influence business strategy based on deep understanding of business implications for the OpCo including employee and labor relations.Company Strategy: Oversees and executes implementation of HR and/or business initiatives and is a change management enthusiast.  Works with leadership to implement appropriate organizational structures.Associate Engagement and Wellbeing: Champions associate engagement and wellbeing initiatives to enhance associate health and job satisfaction resulting in greater productivity for the OpCo. Creates and implements programs that support associate wellness. Drives the integration of the company's culture and values across the associate life cycle, championing them as fundamental elements of the associate experience. Develops and implements HR programs and activities to support associate engagement, retention, associate success programs, and development.Associate Relations: Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to provide direction for circumstances such as managing and resolving associate relations issues, reasonable accommodation, etc. Conducts thorough and objective investigations in a timely manner and advises leaders, in partnership with Regional and Legal advisors, on recommended actions.Talent Acquisition: Understands and executes the Company’s human resource and talent strategy as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.  Leads recruiting efforts, ensuring timely completion of hiring and onboarding activities.Talent Development: Supports the performance management process by assessing talent opportunities and performance gaps; oversee talent planning, talent reviews, talent development and succession planning.   HR Metrics and Analysis: Uses associate engagement survey data to formulate action plans executed throughout the fiscal year and track exit trends to identify weaknesses or threats to retention efforts.Performance Management: Monitor performance evaluations, proactively seeks to assist managers with poor performers, and utilizes talent management tools to assist managers in evaluating associates. Identifies training/coaching/mentoring needs for departments, managers and associates.  Serves as a key resource for goal setting, performance evaluations, career development planning, and developing performance improvement plans.Labor Relations: Conducts ongoing needs analysis and implements HR solutions to create a positive work environment that fosters open communication and addresses concerns promptly.HR Policy and Procedure Compliance: Administers and ensures compliance with HR policies and procedures, including all local, State and Federal laws governing such issues. Maintains in-depth knowledge of compliance requirements related to day-to-day management of associates, ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with Regional HR and legal department as needed/requiredCommunity Service: Represents the organization as a professional in the community and supports community service initiatives and volunteer activities. Promotes a culture of corporate social responsibility and community involvement.Other duties as assigned