HR Director

VDFCP - R.J. Van Drunen & Sons, Inc.; Field (NM); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Hybrid schedule: 3 onsite, 2 remote

Job summary

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Director to lead the HR Business Partner function across multiple sites. Reporting to the VP of HR, this role will build a team of HR Business Partners, set employee relations standards, and advise senior leaders on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.

This is a hands-on, strategic leadership position offering a hybrid schedule (three days onsite, two days remote), competitive pay, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; master's preferred.
• At least 10 years HR experience including HRBP and employee relations leadership.
• At least 5 years people-management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of employment law, compliance, investigations, PM, and policy interpretation.
• Experience leading complex employee relations investigations and organization-wide change.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience with Workday; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HRBP team with consistent service across locations.
• Advance HRBP to strategic partnership focused on workforce planning and change management.
• Own the company-wide employee relations framework, including investigations and performance management.
• Lead high-risk employee relations matters with legal counsel when appropriate.
• Advise senior leaders on workforce risks and organizational effectiveness.
• Use HR data and KPIs to identify risks and improve the HRBP function.
• Drive HR process improvement and digital transformation via Workday and HR reporting.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

People management

Strategic partnership

Change management

Employment law knowledge

Mentoring & coaching

Influence senior leaders

Workday adoption

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! Location: Momence, IL Hours: M-F, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Expected Pay Range: $150,000–$170,000 Hybrid: Three days onsite and two days remote Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain‑based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values‑aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

Role Summary

The Human Resources Director is a strategic HR leader responsible for advancing the HR Business Partner function and strengthening employee relations practices across the organization. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role will develop a team of HR Business Partners, establish consistent employee relations standards, and advise senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, change management, and complex people matters. This is an opportunity for an experienced HR leader to transform the HRBP team into proactive, trusted business advisors while building consistent and legally sound employee relations practices. The Human Resources Director will take a hands‑on, player‑coach approach, personally leading sensitive or high‑risk matters while strengthening the tools, capabilities, and operating practices needed for long‑term success.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR Business Partner team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and consistent service across company locations.
• Advance the HRBP function from transactional support to strategic partnership focused on workforce planning, organizational design, leadership capability, and change management.
• Own the company‑wide employee relations framework, including investigation standards, documentation expectations, performance management practices, and escalation protocols.
• Personally lead complex, sensitive, or high‑risk employee relations matters, partnering with legal counsel when appropriate.
• Advise the Vice President of Human Resources and senior leaders on workforce risks, organizational effectiveness, leadership challenges, and critical people decisions.
• Use employee relations trends, HR data, and KPIs to identify risks, strengthen leader capability, and continuously improve the HRBP function.
• Drive HR process improvement and digital transformation through Workday, HR reporting, Workday Help, and responsible AI‑enabled tools.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant HR business partnering and employee relations leadership.
• At least five years of people‑management experience with demonstrated success developing HR professionals and strengthening team capability.
• Advanced knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation across multi‑state operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex employee relations investigations, organization‑wide change, and HR process improvement initiatives.
• Strong business acumen, judgment, and consultative skills, with the ability to influence and respectfully challenge senior leaders.
• Experience with Workday and within a manufacturing, multi‑site, or multi‑entity organization strongly preferred; bilingual English and Spanish capabilities are a plus.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• A hybrid schedule with three days onsite and two days remote.
• The opportunity to shape and elevate the HR Business Partner function across a growing organization.
• Direct partnership with senior leadership on employee relations, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change.
• A highly visible leadership role with the ability to improve the employee and leader experience across the organization.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while using standard office equipment. Occasional lifting or moving of office supplies, files, or materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment. Occasional visits to nearby production and warehouse facilities where noise, dust, and varying temperatures may be present. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and technical skills required of personnel so classified. In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family‑friendly, values‑driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies! Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.