Director of Human Resources

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

* HR Strategy and Partnership:

• Collaborate with senior leaders to craft and implement HR initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Advise on key areas including workforce structuring, succession planning, and change management.

* Talent Recruitment and Development:

• Direct hiring efforts to secure top-tier candidates across union and non-union roles.
• Create and manage onboarding processes aimed at boosting employee engagement and retention rates.

* Employee Relations:

• Serve as a reliable consultant to staff and leadership, effectively addressing issues and mediating conflicts.
• Promote healthy labor relations by ensuring compliance with employment laws and collective bargaining agreements.

* Regulatory Compliance and Policy Oversight:

• Stay updated on employment legislation to ensure company-wide legal compliance.
• Regularly review and disseminate HR policies and standards to all team members.

* Performance and Recognition Programs:

• Administer performance evaluation systems and assist managers in delivering meaningful feedback.
• Drive initiatives that celebrate employee achievements and support career progression.

* Learning and Development:

• Assess skill gaps and design training programs to enhance workforce capabilities and leadership potential.
• Encourage ongoing learning and development across the organization.

* Data Analysis and HR Reporting:

• Collect and evaluate HR-related data to monitor trends and assess the impact of HR programs.
• Present insights and reports to leadership to inform strategic decisions.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

* Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR are advantageous.

* Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in progressively responsible HR roles, including leadership experience.
• Background in food production or consumer goods industries preferred.
• Experience managing unionized and non-unionized employee groups.

* Key Skills:

• Solid understanding of employment laws at both the federal and state levels, including union-specific regulations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing across all organizational levels.
• Strong conflict resolution and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Competence in HR software systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Core Strengths:

• Effective Leadership and Influence
• Strategic Insight
• Flexibility and Persistence
• Strong Team Collaboration
• Data-Driven Decision Making

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.