Sr. Human Resources Manager - Northeast Region - Remote

UNFI - United Natural Foods Inc; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategies across multiple facilities in the Northeast Region. This role involves partnering with operational leadership to implement key HR initiatives, manage talent development, and enhance employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive performance within teams. Join a dynamic organization that values diversity and inclusion, and play a pivotal role in shaping the workforce of the future.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of HR experience or related field required.
• Knowledge of HR techniques in talent and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Leads HR function for multiple facilities, driving performance in local teams.
• Builds relationships with leaders to address business needs through talent.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Strong analytical skills

Supervisory skills

Drives for performance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

PHR/SPHR/CHRL/CPHR Certification

Job description

Sr. Human Resources Manager - Northeast Region - Remote

Pay $90300.00 - $169100.00 / year

Location: Providence/Rhode Island

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 26955
• Must live somewhere in the Northeast Region

Purpose:

The Sr. Regional Human Resource Manager is a business partner to operational leadership and is responsible for leading, implementing and executing the organization’s HR strategy, key projects, and initiatives within the facility/group. Reporting to the Director of HR, the Sr. HR Manager leads the HR team from a group of facilities or locations and is responsible for effective execution of human resources functions, such as Talent Development, Talent Selection, Workforce Planning, Engagement, Recognition, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Training, Associate Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Risk Safety, Labor Relations, Sustainability and Philanthropy.

Job Responsibilities:

HR Leadership

• Leads the HR function for a group of facilities or locations, provides functional HR expertise, plans, and executes on key projects.
• Directly manages team of HR Managers and HR Business Partners and associates within the group of facilities and drives performance in the local HR teams.
• Executes HR programs within the facility. Ensures alignment with HR processes and programs.
• Collaborates with HR colleagues to share best practices and leverage successes across the company.
• Leverages network for learning when encountering a new challenge.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Builds effective working relationships with leaders.
• Leverages a deep understanding of business needs and participates in solving business problems across the facilities through the talent lens.
• Provides coaching to leaders and individual contributors at SVP level and below.
• Ensures that associate questions are promptly and courteously resolved.

Workforce Planning and Talent Management

• Responsible for implementing the workforce and talent agenda.
• Forecasts current and future talent needs for the facility/group.
• Advises leaders on effective onboarding strategies and plans.

Engagement & Associate Relations

• Responsible for being a steward of the company culture.
• Assesses and monitors associate engagement on a proactive, ongoing basis.
• Addresses associate concerns at local level.

Execution of HR Function and Programs

• Implements HR initiatives and programs in new ways.
• Completes reports and information requests accurately and timely.
• Responsible for executing core annual programs.

Job Requirements:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• PHR/SPHR/CHRL/CPHR Certification preferred

Experience:

• 5-7 years of HR experience, or related field

Knowledge:

• Human Resources techniques in the areas of talent, engagement, and workforce planning
• Federal, state/province and local employment laws.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
• Strong analytical skills
• Supervisory skills
• Drives for performance

Competencies:

• Developing Talent
• Critical Thinking
• Strategic Thinking/Management

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Travel required- 50% travel in the Northeast Region- NH, CT, NY, NJ
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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About the company

UNFI is North America’s Premier Food Wholesaler.