Director, Human Resources

Conagra Brands

Director of Human Resources at Conagra Brands leading HR strategies and operations to align with business objectives. Partnering with leaders to enhance performance and employee engagement.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeOmaha • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with business leaders and Human Resources leadership to co-create function-specific human resource strategies aligned to organizational priorities
Oversee core human resource functions including recruitment and retention, staffing and onboarding, employee relations, training and development, and workforce planning
Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to design and deliver programs across employee engagement, organizational design, talent management, compensation and benefits, labor relations, change management, and diversity and inclusion
Develop and implement legally compliant, cost-effective employment strategies and human resource policies
Coach and advise leaders on effective human resource practices, including managing complex employee relations matters
Manage compliance programs including Equal Employment Opportunity, unemployment, affirmative action planning, litigation, retention, turnover, and separation processes
Lead and support difficult employee discussions involving performance management, accommodations, and regulatory matters
Design and implement training and development programs including needs assessment, delivery, and evaluation
Analyze external trends and internal human resource metrics to inform decision making and improve organizational outcomes
Partner with leadership to recruit and retain top talent in competitive market conditions
Protect company interests by ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations
Lead enterprise-wide projects and strategic initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
Master’s degree in Business or Organizational Development or professional certification such as Professional in Human Resources or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional preferred
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including at least 3 years leading others
Experience with employment law, including regulations governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Department of Labor
Experience supporting compensation and benefits programs, market analysis, and organizational development initiatives
Strong influencing and conflict management skills
Experience leading large-scale organizational change and restructuring efforts
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with human resource information systems such as Workday, PeopleSoft, or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven success navigating ambiguity and driving outcomes in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated success building trusted partnerships with senior leaders and influencing decision making
Willingness to travel up to 30%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Volunteer opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

employment lawrecruitmentemployee relationstraining and developmentworkforce planningcompensation and benefitsorganizational developmentchange managementperformance managementdata analysis

Soft Skills

influencingconflict managementcoachingadvisingbuilding partnershipsnavigating ambiguitydriving outcomesmanaging multiple prioritiescommunicationleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesMaster’s degree in BusinessProfessional in Human ResourcesSociety for Human Resource Management Certified Professional