VP, HR

Core-Mark; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution seeks a VP of Human Resources to drive HR strategy and foster associate engagement. The role encompasses managing employee relations, recruitment efforts, and compliance with policies, requiring extensive HR experience and strong leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience with HRIS systems (UKG preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to guide organizations through change.

Responsibilities

• Develops HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manages associate engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversees compliance with HR policies and labor laws.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Job description

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

A Brief Overview

VP, Human Resources is a Staff leadership position that provides executive-level guidance to the Operating Company (OpCo) senior team and drives HR strategy and execution, aligned with business objectives. The role is responsible for identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals including succession planning and associate growth and development as well as managing the day-to day areas of benefits, associate relations and staffing. The successful VP acts as an associate champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs, collaborating proactively with the HR department and business management to develop solutions. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and associates that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

What you will do

• Business Leader Partnership: Acts as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to department heads and business leaders, providing HR guidance on key business decisions. Collaborates with Business Leaders to influence business strategy based on deep understanding of business implications for the OpCo including employee and labor relations. Serves as a sounding board, coaching and collaborating with managers on effective leadership and people management practices.
• Company Strategy: Oversees and executes implementation of HR and/or business initiatives in assigned business groups. Champions change management, develops key change management strategies, and rallies support for successful change implementation. Works with leadership to implement appropriate organizational structures.
• Associate Engagement and Wellbeing: Champions associate engagement and wellbeing initiatives to enhance associate health and job satisfaction resulting in greater productivity for the OpCo. Creates and implements programs that support associate wellness. Drives the integration of the company's culture and values across the associate life cycle, championing them as fundamental elements of the associate experience. Develops and implements HR programs and activities to support associate engagement, retention, associate success programs, and development.
• Associate Relations: Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to provide direction in delicate circumstances such managing and resolving associate relations issues, reasonable accommodations, etc. Conducts thorough and objective investigations in a timely manner and advises leaders, in partnership with Regional and Legal advisors, on appropriate actions and manages risk effectively.
• Recruitment Efforts: Understands and executes the Company's human resource and talent strategy as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning. Coordinates recruiting efforts, ensuring timely completion of hiring and onboarding activities, either directly or Talent Development: Supports the performance management process by assessing talent opportunities and performance gaps; oversee talent planning, talent reviews, talent development, and succession planning for assigned business groups: including goal setting, performance evaluations, career development planning, and developing performance improvement plans through staff, including but not limited to issuing letters, completing new hire compliance activities and ensuring robust new hire onboarding.
• HR Metrics and Analysis: Uses associate engagement survey data to formulate action plans executed throughout the fiscal year and track exit trends to identify weaknesses or threats to our ongoing retention efforts.
• Performance Management: Monitor performance evaluations, proactively seeks to assist managers with poor performers, and utilizes talent management tools to assist managers in evaluating associates. Identifies training/coaching/mentoring needs for departments, managers and associates.
• Labor Relations: Conducts ongoing needs analysis and implements HR solutions to create a positive work environment that fosters open communication and addresses concerns promptly. In Union locations, manages interactions, participates in negotiations, and administers labor relations policies and agreements.
• HR Policy and Procedure Compliance: Administrators and enforces HR policies and procedures, working closely with corporate HR to ensure compliance with all local and Federal laws governing such issues. Maintains in-depth knowledge of compliance requirements related to day-to-day management of associates, ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the Regional VP of HR and legal department as needed/required
• DEI Advocate: Implements business practices focused on the inclusion of people of all identities and from all backgrounds.
• Community Service: Represents the organization as a professional in the community and supports community service initiatives and volunteer activities. Promotes a culture of corporate social responsibility and community involvement. Supports charitable giving efforts that support the goals of being a good corporate citizen.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Bachelors or equivalent work experience in Human Resources or related field

10+ Years Required

Ability to observe strict confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

Minimum of 12 years HR experience with increasing levels of responsibility including support for senior level business leaders in complex environment.

7 years supervisory/management experience. Accountability in direct leadership in HR with a client group of > 200 associates.

Experience with HRIS systems (UKG preferred)

Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations.

Proven track record of developing and implementing HR programs and initiatives that support business objectives.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with all levels of the organization.

Strong analytical skills and ability to use HR metrics and data to drive decision-making.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders and influence decision-making

Proven capabilities in guiding organizations through periods of change.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree/MBA Human Resources or other related field Preferred

Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification (SPH) Preferred

PHR Preferred

SHRM-CP Preferred

SHRM- SCP Preferred

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides eual employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.