Human Resource Director

Sysco; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Columbia, SC seeks an experienced HR leader to coach site leaders and associates, ensuring policy and legal compliance while driving core people processes aligned to business goals.

This role leads investigations, workforce planning, and culture initiatives, collaborating with Sysco Business Services for recruiting to sustain skilled, diverse staffing and reduce turnover. Onsite role with strong EEOC/AA compliance focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin or related field required.
• 7+ years of HR leadership in distribution/manufacturing environments.
• 10 years experience preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR for a Sysco site in Columbia, ensuring policy and legal compliance.
• Coach site leaders and associates on employment-related matters.
• Support investigations, workforce planning, and culture initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Affirmative Action Program and EEOC reporting.
• Review and ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
• Coordinate recruiting with Sysco Business Services to maintain staffing and reduce turnover.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to site HR staff and escalate issues.

Skills

HR leadership

Policy compliance

Investigations

Workforce planning

Coaching

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

This role provides HR leadership for a Sysco site in Columbia, SC, offering coaching to site leaders and associates on employment-related matters and ensuring consistent application of HR policy, legal compliance, and people processes. The position also supports investigations, workforce planning, and prevention-focused culture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Sysco Speaks Associate Survey efforts.
• Analyze survey findings and review trends with senior management to recommend actions that support positive organizational change.
• Review, interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain the site’s Affirmative Action Program (where applicable), complete required Equal Employment Opportunity reporting, and ensure EEOC compliance.
• Conduct investigations and prepare written responses to EEOC claims, unemployment claims, and related matters.
• Partner with site leaders to create and maintain workforce staffing plans. Coordinate recruiting efforts with Sysco Business Services (where applicable) to support hiring of competent, diverse, and skilled workers and to help maintain appropriate workload levels and minimize turnover.
• Direct resources and activities that strengthen a culture of prevention awareness and accountability across the organization.
• Support development of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) plans aligned to operational goals to reduce accidents, injuries, and incidents.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to site HR staff through proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, and issue escalation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major or emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience

• At least 7 years of demonstrated HR leadership and management experience in distribution/manufacturing environments.
• 10 years preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR).
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.

Location and Work Setup

• Columbia, SC (onsite)

Equal Employment Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.