Area HR Director: Strategic People Leader

US Foods; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Long-term incentive

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a seasoned HR leader to serve as the Area HR advisor, aligning HR strategy with business objectives and partnering with regional teams. The role emphasizes employee relations, talent planning, and leadership development to support field operations.

Required qualifications include 7+ years in HR, labor relations experience, and a bachelor’s in HR; PHR/SPHR preferred. Travel up to 50% and a competitive incentive program accompany the base compensation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience with increasing responsibility.
• Labor relations experience required.
• Ability to coach and counsel senior leaders.
• Strong relationship-building with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted HR advisor to Area Staff and local management.
• Drive field execution to support business objectives.
• Consult with Region and Functional Partners to optimize effectiveness and decision making.
• Lead HR team for the area including coaching other leaders.
• Support culture change initiatives and organizational structure alignment.
• Travel 10-50% as required; office in market serviced.

Skills

Relationship building

Senior HR leadership

Employee relations

HR policy alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

PHR or SPHR certification

Job description

US Foods is seeking a seasoned HR leader to serve as the Area HR advisor, aligning HR strategy with business objectives and partnering with regional teams. The role emphasizes employee relations, talent planning, and leadership development to support field operations.

Required qualifications include 7+ years in HR, labor relations experience, and a bachelor’s in HR; PHR/SPHR preferred. Travel up to 50% and a competitive incentive program accompany the base compensation.