The Chief People Officer will plan, develop, establish, direct, and administer the People Operations functions (Human Resources, Safety, Training & Development, Total Rewards, Recruiting, HRIS, etc.
ensuring compliance and enabling the core values and strategy of the organization. The role reports to the Co-CEOs and is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
Supervisory Responsibilities :
- Leads the People Operations function across multiple company locations and provides support for Remote Teams.
- Directly supervises the Director of Safety, Director of HR, and several Managers in the People Operations Division.
- Provides HR expertise and development to the field merchandising Human Resources team.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Provide strategic leadership to develop programs aligned with the overall business strategy.
- Lead organizational culture initiatives to enhance employee experiences, engagement, and productivity.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team on people-related matters.
- Oversee talent programs (staffing, recruiting, and retention) to attract and retain top talent.
- Develop programs to encourage internal mobility and career development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Promote an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace culture.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Oversee health and wellness programs, leave, and accommodation processes.
- Deliver impactful results through programs aimed at improving the employee experience.
- Oversee the administration of HR programs, including compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition, morale, occupational health and safety, and training and development.
- Maximize the use of people systems (HRIS, ATS, Survey, SDS, etc.) to enhance manager and employee experiences throughout the employment life cycle.
- Select and develop a high-performing team of professionals.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required Skills / Abilities :
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities with proven capacity to meet deadlines.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills with proven success in developing teams.
- Ability to adapt to organizational and employee needs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proven ability to think strategically and align People initiatives with business objectives.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational dynamics.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
Education and Experience :
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- At least ten years of human resources management experience required.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
- Experience in a seasonal business preferred but not required.
- Experience in the agricultural industry preferred but not required.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred but not required.
9 days ago