Human Resource Director Mesa, AZ Posted today

Sysco; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in the United States seeks a senior HR leader to guide site leaders and associates on employment issues, policy interpretation, dispute resolution, and terminations. The role emphasizes compliance with federal, state, and local laws and alignment with company procedures.

You will drive investigations, EEOC reporting, and workforce planning with senior management, supporting a proactive culture of safety, diversity, and accountability across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin or related field.
• 7+ years HR leadership in distribution/manufacturing environments.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on policy interpretation, dispute resolution, leaves, harassment, and terminations.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and company policies.
• Lead EEOC reporting and affirmative action activities.
• Investigate claims and prepare written responses to EEOC/unemployment claims.
• Support workforce staffing plans and recruiting coordination to maintain turnover and diversity.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

Provide coaching and guidance to site leaders and associates regarding employment issues in such areas as policy and procedure interpretation and application, dispute resolution, corrective action, leaves of absence, harassment, and terminations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the Sysco Speaks Associate Survey efforts.

• Analyze findings and review trends with senior management and recommend actions to ensure positive organizational changes.
• Review, interpret, administer and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain the site’s Affinine Action Program (where applicable), complete required Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting and ensure Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) compliance.
• Perform investigations and prepare written responses to EEOC claims, unemployment claims, etc.
• Work with site leaders to create and maintain workforce staffing plans. Coordinate recruiting efforts with Sysco Business Services (where applicable) to ensure that competent, diverse, and skilled workers are hired, and workload levels are appropriate and maintained to minimize turnover.
• Direct resources and activities to support a culture of prevention awareness and accountability across the organization.
• Support the development of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) plans to meet operational goals to reduce accidents, injuries and incidents.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to site HR staff including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, and issue escalation.

Education Required:

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

Experience Required:

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

Licensed/Certifications Preferred:

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

Additional Requirements:

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

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiirtive Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.