Vice President, Human Resources

Bernick's; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Mental Health Resources

Employee discount program

Recognize recognition program

Complimentary beverages

Discounts on Bernick's products

Job summary

Bernick's is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to lead the organization's people strategy, aligning talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, learning and development, communications, and safety with business goals. This executive role partners with the leadership team to foster trust, engagement, and high performance across the enterprise.

The role oversees HR policies, compliance, coaching, total rewards, and organizational change, driving cross-functional collaboration and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10-15 years HR experience with at least 5 years executive leadership.
• Proven track record developing people strategies that improve culture and engagement.
• Experience using data-driven decision making to support HR operations.
• Strong background in succession planning and performance management.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and organizational change.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience designing compensation and benefits programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's HR strategy in alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to ensure HR initiatives support overall corporate strategy.
• Lead talent acquisition, team member relations, compensation, benefits, learning and development, communications, and safety functions.
• Build and maintain a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and alignment with company values.
• Implement and oversee compensation systems and performance management processes.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation, and best-practice sharing across teams.
• Cultivate strong relationships with leaders, team members, and key stakeholders.
• Represent Bernick's at community and industry events to strengthen employer reputation.
• Serve as a strategic contributor on the Executive Leadership Team regarding business and operational decisions.
• Oversee HR policies, compliance, team member relations, and manager coaching.
• Lead total rewards initiatives including benefits strategy, compensation reviews, and market analysis.
• Create learning and development programs, onboarding structures, and manager training initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Data-driven decisions

Strategic HR

Regulatory compliance

Benefits design

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Location 801 Sundial Drive,Saint Cloud, MN, 56301,United States


• Base Pay $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 / Year


• Employee Type FT Exempt


• Required Degree 4 Year Degree


• Manage Others Yes

Description

About Us:

Bernick's is a fifth-generation family-owned provider of beverages, vending, and food solutions serving Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. The company represents leading brands and is committed to building a strong culture focused on people, performance, and community engagement.

Job Summary:

The Vice President of Human Resources is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for leading the organization's people strategy and aligning human resources initiatives with business goals. This role provides executive leadership across talent acquisition, team member relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, learning and development, communications, and safety. The position serves as a strategic business partner while fostering a culture of trust, engagement, and high performance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organization's HR strategy in alignment with business goals and objectives.


• Partner with executive leadership to ensure HR initiatives support overall corporate strategy.


• Lead talent acquisition, team member relations, compensation, benefits, learning and development, communications, and safety functions.


• Build and maintain a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and alignment with company values.


• Implement and oversee compensation systems and performance management processes.


• Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation, and best-practice sharing across teams.


• Cultivate strong relationships with leaders, team members, and key stakeholders.


• Represent Bernick's at community and industry events to strengthen employer reputation.


• Serve as a strategic contributor on the Executive Leadership Team regarding business and operational decisions.


• Oversee HR policies, compliance, team member relations, and manager coaching.


• Lead total rewards initiatives including benefits strategy, compensation reviews, and market analysis.


• Create learning and development programs, onboarding structures, and manager training initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.


• 10-15 years of Human Resources experience with at least 5 years of executive leadership experience.


• Proven experience developing and executing successful people strategies that improve culture and engagement.


• Experience using tools, analytics, and data-driven decision making to support people operations.


• Strong background in team member development, succession planning, and performance management.


• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional initiatives and organizational change management efforts.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization,


• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.


• Experience designing and evaluating compensation, salary administration, and employee benefit programs.


• Ability to inspire teams, lead through change, and drive organizational growth.


• Consumer goods industry experience preferred.

Summary

Perks from the Bernick's Team

Base Compensation:

$150,000 - $190,000

Potential Other Compensation (based on position eligibility):

Annual incentive bonus and additional compensation opportunities based on organizational performance.

Bernick's is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and respect for all team members.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Mental Health Resources, Paid Time Off, 401(k) with Company Match, and more.


• Insurance benefits become effective the first of the month following the hire date.


• Working Advantage employee discount program.


• Team member recognition program through Recognize.


• Access to complimentary beverages throughout your workday


• Team Members can earn discounts on Bernick’s products, gift cards, and branded apparel