Human Resources Director, Food & Beverage

Certified Group

Human Resources Director supporting Food & Beverage operations for Certified Group. Leading HR strategies, managing employee relations, and driving organizational effectiveness.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR partnership, organizational development, and employee engagement, with a strong focus on workforce planning and change management. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive high-performance culture through effective coaching and talent management.

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Strategic HR PartnershipOrganizational DevelopmentWorkforce PlanningEmployee EngagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Human Resources ManagementTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsWorkforce AnalyticsSuccession PlanningOrganizational DesignCompliance with Employment LawsUnion Avoidance StrategiesLeadership Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCoaching SkillsRelationship BuildingFacilitation SkillsProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Food & BeverageEmployee Engagement PlanningHigh-Performance CultureMulti-Site OperationsHR Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary strategic HR partner and trusted advisor to the President of the Food & Beverage division and senior Operations leaders.
Translate business objectives into people strategies that strengthen organizational performance, leadership capability, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
Build deep knowledge of business operations to proactively identify talent opportunities and organizational risks.
Advise leaders on organizational design, succession planning, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
Balance divisional priorities with enterprise-wide HR strategies and business objectives.
Lead, coach, and develop an HR Business Partner while fostering a collaborative, high-performing HR team.
Establish priorities, provide direction, and ensure consistent execution of HR programs across the division.
Build leadership capability by coaching managers and executives on performance management, employee development, communication, and organizational effectiveness.
Create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service within the HR team.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, and other Centers of Excellence to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent.
Lead succession planning, talent reviews, leadership development, and performance management initiatives.
Develop and implement strategies to improve employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
Champion initiatives that strengthen leadership capability and reinforce a high-performance culture.
Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance issues, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
Partner with leaders to proactively mitigate employee relations risks while maintaining a positive employee experience.
Support union avoidance strategies through strong employee engagement and proactive leadership coaching.
Utilize workforce metrics and HR analytics to identify trends, evaluate organizational health, and inform strategic decision-making.
Develop action plans to address turnover, engagement, productivity, and other workforce challenges.
Influence leaders through data-driven recommendations that improve business outcomes.
Monitor external labor market trends and emerging HR best practices to recommend innovative solutions.
Lead organizational change initiatives including restructures, acquisitions, process improvements, and implementation of new HR programs and systems.
Drive adoption of enterprise initiatives through thoughtful communication, coaching, and change management.
Lead or participate in cross-functional HR projects supporting company growth and transformation.
Champion Certified Group's core values by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging workplace.
Partner with business leaders to create an environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and connected.
Promote open communication, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience serving as a strategic HR Business Partner supporting senior business leaders.
Previous experience managing and developing HR professionals, preferably an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist.
Experience supporting multi-site operations with large hourly employee populations.
Demonstrated success serving as the senior HR leader for a business unit or operating division.
Proven ability to influence senior executives and serve as a trusted strategic advisor.
Strong experience leading organizational change, workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development initiatives.
Experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, and employment law compliance.
Experience partnering with business leaders to reduce turnover, improve engagement, and strengthen leadership effectiveness.
Experience with union avoidance strategies, employee engagement planning, and retention initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development